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South Africa and Algeria Crowned African Champions, Secure Historic Qualification to World Team Finals

The continental stage belonged to champions once again in Gaborone, Botswana, as South Africa and Algeria successfully defended their African team titles in spectacular fashion, confirming their dominance while securing qualification to the prestigious world team championships scheduled for April in Denmark. With continental pride and global qualification on the line, both finals delivered intensity,…

Heart, Pressure and Finals Decided in Gaborone

All Africa Senior Team Championships 2026 Semi-Finals | Royal Aria Gymnasium – Gaborone, Botswana   Semi-final day at the Royal Aria Gymnasium was about composure. The matches were no longer just about skill. They were about control under pressure, about staying calm when the scoreboard tightened, and about teams proving they were ready for the…

BCA MEMO – GETTING READY FOR THE BCA AGM 23 APRIL 2026 – Reminder: Deadline for AGM Proposals – Thursday, 26 February 2026

This is a kind reminder that all proposals for the BCA 2026 Annual General Meeting (AGM) must reach the CEO no later than Thursday, 26 February 2026 (23:59hrs Mauritian Time). Please note that as per Clause 9.4 and Clause 9.5 of the BCA Constitution, for an AGM proposal to be valid, it must comply with…

Zambia Shock Nigeria as Semi-Final Race Intensifies in Gaborone

All Africa Senior Team Championships 2026 Quarter-Finals | Royal Aria Gymnasium – Gaborone, Botswana   Quarter-final day at the Royal Aria Gymnasium delivered drama, dominance, and one major surprise that changed the direction of the men’s competition. With semi-final places at stake, every team stepped onto court knowing there was no second chance. Some confirmed…

Decisive Morning in Gaborone as Quarter-Final Line-Up Takes Shape

All Africa Senior Team Championships 2026 Day 3 | Final Group Matches – Wednesday, 11 February Royal Aria Gymnasium – Gaborone, Botswana   Day 3 at the All Africa Senior Team Championships marked the end of the group stage. Inside the Royal Aria Gymnasium, the atmosphere was focused and serious. Every team knew that these…

Afternoon Battles and Big Statements at the Royal Aria

All Africa Senior Badminton Championships 2026 Day 2 | Afternoon Sessions – 10 February Royal Aria Gymnasium, Gaborone   Day 2 of the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships continued with a full afternoon programme at the Royal Aria Gymnasium, beginning at 12:00pm and followed by another intense session at 15:00pm. With group stage positions becoming…

Day 2 Morning: Teams Tighten Their Grip on Qualification

All Africa Senior Badminton Championships 2026 Royal Aria Gymnasium – Gaborone, Botswana Day 2 | Morning Session – 10 February The second morning in Gaborone opened with a different kind of energy. If Day 1 was about introductions and first impressions, Day 2 was about confirmation. Teams returned to the Royal Aria Gymnasium sharper, more…