ST Tutor, Ethiopian Badminton Federation Childhood Days I was born and raised in the city of Hawassa in Ethiopia. Various sports were played in my village. I used to play handball and badminton. Early Experience of Badminton When I was a primary school student, some coaches came to introduce badminton. That was about 25…
Shuttle Time Tutor, Botswana Badminton Association Childhood Days I started playing badminton when I was 15 years old. My first coach was Barbadian and he believed in badminton basics, so we were taken through proper basic movement and then racket skills followed. My coach also motivated me by always giving me challenging tasks. The…
Shuttle Time Tutor, Badminton Federation of Cameroon I grew up in a difficult neighborhood called Ekoundou in Yaoundé. I’m currently a teacher of Physical Education and sports. I saw badminton for the first time in 2004 when I was a student at SOA University. it was during the Badminton Cameroon Cup. What struck me…
ST Tutor, Zambia Badminton Childhood Days I grew up as a sportsperson. My father introduced me to sports; he played lawn tennis and hockey. I played all indoor racket sports and netball. I am a single mother of four boys. I enjoy dancing exercises and traditional games which involve everyone. I love interactions, meeting…
Shuttle Time Tutor, Badminton Association of Zimbabwe I grew up as a sports-loving child, active all year round. As a child I did athletics, soccer, hockey and volleyball. During holidays I’d hang out with friends playing video games as well as street soccer which is very popular in Zimbabwe and we would also play…
In honor of International Women’s Day, the Gender Equity Committee of the Senegalese Badminton Federation orchestrated a remarkable and insightful event, aiming to spotlight and celebrate women in badminton. The focal point of this event was to accentuate the role of women by promoting gender equality within the sport. The highlight of the occasion…
The recently concluded African Games in Accra, Ghana, unfolded a thrilling badminton spectacle, showcasing the prowess and self-discipline of the continent’s finest players. Among the standout performances, the focus remains on the freshly crowned African Champions who etched their names in the annals of African badminton. In the Women’s Singles category, Johanita Scholtz, seeded…
The African badminton arena witnessed a spectacular display of talent, willpower, and championship spirit as Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori from Nigeria and the Algerian duos, Koceila Mammeri & Youcef Sabri Medel, successfully retained their titles at the African Games in Accra, Ghana from the last edition in Morocco in 2019. Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori – Men’s…
In a stunning display of dexterity and fortitude, Husina Kobugabe of Uganda emerged as a standout performer at the African Games in Accra, Ghana, making waves in the Women’s Singles Event. Her remarkable journey included a notable victory over the reigning African Champion, Kate Foo Kune from Mauritius, showcasing her prowess and resilience on the…
Day 2 of the Individual Event Accra, Ghana – Day 2 of the African Games 2023 witnessed a display of exceptional talent and determination, with a spotlight on the Mammeri siblings, Koceila and Tanina Violette Mammeri, the reigning champions and top seeds in Mixed Doubles from Algeria. The Mammeri duo, currently positioned as…
