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In a momentous achievement for both Nigeria and the African continent, Mariam Eniola Bolaji has made history by becoming the first African athlete to win a badminton medal at the Paralympic Games. The 18-year-old Nigerian star clinched the bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, defeating Ukraine’s Oksana…
Team Ghana made a resounding statement at the recently concluded All Africa U19 AirBadminton Championships in Thiès, Senegal, securing an impressive three gold medals and dominating the tournament. The championships, held alongside the All Africa U19 Championships, showcased the rising talent and enthusiasm for AirBadminton across the continent. Ghana’s gold medals came from their outstanding…
The recently concluded All Africa Individual Championships in Thiès, Senegal, saw an outstanding performance from Mauritius’ own Lucas Douce, who emerged as the undisputed star of the tournament by clinching four gold medals across multiple categories. Douce’s victories in the Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and the Team Event cemented his place as a…
The All Africa U19 Individual Championships in Thies, Senegal, have been a showcase of amazing talent, and two names have stood out above the rest: Lucas Douce and Aidan Yu Kiat Siow Yin Young. Both young athletes from Mauritius have proven their mettle by advancing to the semi-finals in not one, but three different events:…
The All Africa U19 Individual Championships kicked off with an electrifying start today in Thies, Senegal, as Egypt’s Elgendy Hadia, the second seed in the Women’s Singles, delivered a stunning performance by defeating 2023 U15 African Champion and triple gold medalist, Elsa How Hong, in an intense three-set match. The match, held on Court 4,…
In a thrilling final at the All Africa U19 Mixed Team Championships held today in Thies, Senegal, Mauritius emerged victorious against Egypt, securing a 3-1 win to claim the coveted title. The star performers of the day were undoubtedly the How Hong sisters, Chiara and Elsa, who delivered a sensational performance in the decisive match,…
In a thrilling display of todays’ session on court, Seif Omar from Egypt emerged as the standout player during the All Africa U19 Championships currently underway in Senegal. His performance against Oussama Keddou from Algeria captivated spectators and secured Egypt’s top position in Group A. Seif Omar’s match against Keddou was a testament to…
The All Africa Junior Under 19 Championships are currently underway in Thies, Senegal, bringing together some of the continent’s most talented young badminton players. The team event, scheduled from August 12 to 14, features two groups, each with four teams, competing for top honors. Group A includes Egypt, Algeria, Tunisia, and Burundi, while Group B…
In a showcase of excellence and dedication, the recent Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) held in Chengdu, China, saw the acknowledgment of two remarkable individuals and organizations for their significant contributions to the sport of badminton in Africa. The prestigious AWIBA (African Women in Badminton) Award and the ASTA (African…
The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Chengdu, China. This significant event was conducted alongside the Badminton World Federation – BWF AGM, bringing together key figures from the badminton community for a series of discussions and recognitions. The BCA AGM commenced with the approval of…
