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When Champions Took Control: A Commanding Afternoon at the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships

Gaborone, Botswana – Royal Aria Gymnasium All Africa Senior Badminton Championships 2026 Day 1 | Afternoon Session – 9 February As the afternoon session unfolded at the Royal Aria Gymnasium in Gaborone, the atmosphere inside the venue shifted noticeably. The crowd grew louder, the rallies longer, and the intensity unmistakably higher. With both Women’s Team…

Dominant Starts for Nigeria, Algeria, Mauritius and Egypt in Day 1 Morning Session

Day 1 – Morning Session Gaborone, Botswana | 9 February The All Africa Senior Badminton Championships got off to a strong and energetic start on Monday morning in Gaborone, Botswana, with the Men’s Team events taking centre stage across four courts. Several top African badminton nations made a clear statement early in the competition, delivering…

Africa’s Best Badminton Nations Convene in Gaborone for the 2026 All Africa Senior Championships

The All Africa Senior Badminton Championships 2026 is set to take centre stage in Gaborone, Botswana, from 09 to 15 February 2026, bringing together Africa’s finest badminton nations for a week of high-level competition and continental supremacy. Hosted at the Royal Aria Sports Arena, the championships will feature both Team and Individual Events and will…

BCA MEMO – South African Airways Travel Offer for All Africa Senior Championships, Gaborone, Botswana

BCA is pleased to confirm a special travel partnership Between South African Airways (SAA) and Botswana Badminton Association (BBA). This preferential travel arrangement is extended to All the 2026 All Africa Senior Championships participating Member Associations. Overview of the SAA Offer Individual and Event Bookings South African Airways is offering market-related fares with discounts averaging…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Kante Habibata

Shuttle Time Tutor, Guinean Badminton Federation   Childhood and Social Background I was born in Guinea, in a sub-prefecture called Fataco, in the Labé region of Middle Guinea. I come from a conservative Muslim polygamous family. I completed my Quranic, primary, and secondary education, during which I practiced physical education and played a bit of…

BCA MEMO – Call for Applications – BWF Coach Education Level 2 Course (Gaborone, 17–24 February 2026)

In line with its development strategy, BCA will be organizing a BWF Coach Education Level 2 Course in Gaborone, Botswana, from 17 to 24 February 2026. For this purpose, BCA is launching a scholarship programme for eight (8) candidates to attend the course. Selected candidates may be granted either: 100% scholarship, covering airfare and accommodation…

BCA MEMO – Publication of All Africa Senior Championships 2026 Prospectus

The prospectus, and the relevant forms, for the All Africa Senior Championships 2026, which will be held in Gaborone, Botswana from 9 to 15 February 2026 has been published. Key Important Dates All Africa Men’s & Women’s Team Championships 2026 Deadline (Team Nomination): Tuesday 20 January 2026 at 23h59 BWF HQ (Kuala Lumpur) time (GMT…

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,…