BCA MEMO – CALLING FOR BIDS – Application to host the All Africa Schools Championships 2026 (December)

We are delighted to invite you to apply for the organisation of the All Africa Schools Championships 2026, scheduled for December. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase your commitment to youth development and to bring together the continent’s future badminton stars in a spirit of learning, friendship, and competition. Application Process. Applications must be…

BCA MEMO – CALLING FOR BIDS – Application to host the All Africa Under 19 Championships 2026 (Early August)

We are pleased to invite Member Associations to apply for the organisation of the All Africa Under 19 Championships 2026 – scheduled for early August 2026. Application Process Applications must be submitted online via the following link: 👉 Application Form – AAU19 Championships 2026 Deadline to Submit: Friday, 19 September 2025 If you have any…

BCA Junior Camp 2025 Opens Exciting Week of Badminton in Ghana

Accra, Ghana | 30–31 July 2025 The city of Accra welcomed Africa’s next generation of badminton players for the BCA Juniors Training Camp 2025, held from 30 to 31 July at the state-of-the-art Borteyman Sports Complex. The camp, hosted by the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA), served as the official launchpad for the All Africa U-19…

Algeria Shines as African School Games Team Event Concludes on Home Soil

Setif, Algeria | 29 July 2025 The Team Event of the first-ever African School Games 2025 ended on a high note on 29 July 2025 in Setif, Algeria. For three days, from 27 to 29 July, young athletes from seven African countries took part in the Mixed Team Relay. The event brought together school-aged participants…

Mariam Eniola Bolaji Honoured with the 2024 Africa Women in Badminton Award

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…

Algeria’s First Sudirman Cup: A Notable Journey from Africa to the World Stage

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…

From Classrooms to Champions: Tunisia Honoured with Africa Shuttle Time Award 2024

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…

A New Era for African Badminton: BCA and Yonex Team Up for Growth

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…

Humans of Shuttle Time: ALAA MOHAMED YOUSSEF FATHY

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…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Lerato Lepheane

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,…