The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is proud to announce that Mariam Eniola Bolaji of Nigeria has been awarded the 2024 Africa Women in Badminton Award (AWIBA). The award was presented during the BCA and BWF Annual General Meetings (AGM) 2025, held in Xiamen, China. This prestigious award recognises Mariam’s exceptional journey in badminton, from her…
Photo Credit : Badminton Photo The year 2025 will always be remembered in Algerian badminton history. For the first time ever, Algeria qualified for the prestigious TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals, the World Mixed Team Badminton Championships. This was a dream come true for both the players and the whole country, especially as they…
In a moment of pride and celebration, the Tunisia Badminton Federation has been honoured with the Africa Shuttle Time Award 2024, a prestigious recognition presented by the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA). The announcement was made during the BCA and BWF Annual General Meetings (AGM) 2025, held in Xiamen, China. This award shines a spotlight…
The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Yonex, one of the most respected badminton brands in the world. This partnership will help support the development of badminton across Africa and bring new hope and opportunities to many athletes and communities on the continent. This important agreement was…
Shuttle Time Tutor, Egyptian Badminton Federation Growing up, I was always a very active child, constantly involved in various sports. I played football, basketball, and speedball, which kept me physically engaged and helped me develop a strong foundation in agility, coordination, and teamwork. These experiences not only instilled a love for sports but also taught…
Shuttle Time Tutor, Lesotho Badminton Association I’m the eldest of three boys, and was raised by a single parent. Growing up, I was always entrusted with looking after my brothers. I guess I was deputy parent of some sort. One way to cope with this task was to take them along to the youth centre,…
Shuttle Time Tutor, Badminton Federation of Congo I was born in Kinshasa, the capital of D R Congo as the son of a diamond merchant. I was the eldest of 10 children. I’ve been passionate about sport since childhood, practicing karate, judo, football and athletics (100m, 200m, 400m and javelin throw). In 2017, I obtained…
A recent Shuttle Time programme in Senegal has successfully trained 50 participants from the country’s military and police forces, equipping them with the fundamentals of badminton. This initiative, held at the General Idrissa FALL Military Camp in Dakar on 22 and 23 February 2025, was a collaboration between the Senegal Badminton Federation (FESBAD), the military…
