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…
From 10 to 17 September 2024, Cameroon hosted the prestigious BWF Level 1 Coaching Course, an initiative aimed at increasing the participation of women in badminton coaching across Africa. This eight-day event brought together 10 selected candidates, including 9 women and 1 man, from various countries. The objective was not only to enhance their coaching…
In a remarkable convergence of determination, talent, and expertise, the IPC-Para Badminton Technical Workshop held in Cairo, Egypt from 18 – 20 October 2023, witnessed the participation of 15 African countries. Athletes, coaches, and administrators from Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ethiopia, Libya, Namibia, Nigeria, South Africa, Somalia, Sudan, Togo, Tunisia, and…
BCA Para badminton development activities. Lugogo, MTN Arena, Kampala, Uganda: In a significant stride toward promoting inclusive sports and nurturing talent, the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) successfully organized the 6th BCA Para Badminton Workshop and Training Camp at the Lugogo Stadium in Kampala. The event, held from June 29 to July 3, marked a pivotal…
Level 1 Courses in Burundi: Olympic Solidarity Program. In line with the BCA strategic plan to improve the capacity of our coaches by forming partnerships with our stakeholders such as the IOC, the BCA is encouraging our Member Associations to apply for IOC funding such as the Olympic Solidarity program created by the International Olympic…
MARY NADINE, THE NEW AMBASSADOR HERALDING PARA BADMINTON IN THE MAROUA AREA OF CAMEROON. Despite traveling over 1000 km to attend the recently concluded BWF Level 1 coaching course in Yaoundé, Cameroon, Mary Nadine has yet again joined a group of BWF qualified coaches, sponsored by the BCA, to participate in this edition of the…
