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Humans of Shuttle Time: Sayfulnasr Keeshar Mohammed Alaqeebi

Shuttle Time Tutor, Libyan Badminton Federation   Childhood Days I was born and raised in Benghazi in a middle class family. I completed my primary and secondary education there and developed an interest in sports from a young age. First Experience of Badminton I first saw badminton during a training course held in the capital,…

BCA MEMO – CALL FOR REGISTRATION – Close the Year Financially Strong – BCA Finance Training (Online, 22 December 2025)

                    In line with the BCA Strategic Plan 2022–2028, and in particular our strategic pillar on Member Association Capacity Building, we are pleased to invite you and your federation to the first session in our new 4-part series of BCA Finance Trainings: “Introduction to Financial Planning…

BCA Youth Camp 2025: Young Talents Rising in Cairo

The sound of shuttles flying across the hall echoes through the Polica Sports Federation in Cairo, Egypt. Laughter, quick footsteps, and the energy of young players fill the air. For five days, from 23 to 27 October 2025, this vibrant venue has become home to some of Africa’s most promising badminton talents, all gathered for…

BCA MEMO – Call for application – BWF Level 1 & Para Badminton Level 1 Coach Education (6–16 Dec. 2025, Dakar, Sénégal)

As part of our ongoing commitment to the development of badminton coaches, the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) is delighted to announce the organisation of a BWF Level 1 Coach Training coupled with the BWF Level 1 Para badminton Coach Training. This initiative aligns with the BCA’s strategic plan to build the capacity of coaches…

BCA MEMO – Call for Applications – BCA Face-to-Face Shuttle Time Coordinators Meeting (Cape Town, 29 Nov–1 Dec 2025)

In line with the BCA Strategic Plan 2022–2028, BCA is pleased to announce the upcoming BCA Face-to-Face Shuttle Time Coordinators Meeting, which will bring together coordinators from across Africa to strengthen the implementation and impact of the Shuttle Time programme from 29 November to 01 December in Cape Town, South Africa. The Objectives of the…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Jean Yves Razafimahatratra

Shuttle Time Teacher, Teachers Association in Toamasina Madagascar   Growing Up Years As a child, I lived in a world of sports. I played many sports such as football, basketball, handball and volleyball in my childhood, but I didn’t know about badminton at that time. Social life involved taking on a role in community duties.…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Abraham Martin

Shuttle Time Teacher, Badminton Federation of Namibia   I grew up in a close-knit community where family and teamwork were always prioritised. From a poor rural area, I came to Oranjemund at the age of 15 to attend high school. I first saw badminton in 2018 when I moved to Oranjemund. One day I joined…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Moses Adu

Shuttle Time Teacher, Badminton Ghana   I have been in competitive sport since my childhood. As a track and field athlete, I set records in long jump and sprint events, including a standout leap of 6.20 meters in a 1994 long jump competition. During my time at Teacher’s Training College, I set a college long…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Alkhalil Ibrahim

Shuttle Time Teacher, Fédération Comorienne de Badminton   As a child I loved playing sports and organising neighbourhood tournaments; it was a joyful childhood playing sports on our island. I discovered badminton for the first time on a beach, when a family was playing. It was such a delightful game. We played together without any…

BCA MEMO – CALLING FOR BIDS – Application to host the 2026 Africa AirBadminton Championships (end September/early October)

Hosting the AirBadminton African Championships is not only great fun, sun, music, community festivals, fast and spectacular play,  it is also a smart strategic move to position Africa at the forefront of the sport’s global growth. It is in this regard BCA is pleased to invite Member Associations to apply for the organisation of the Africa…