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Uganda to Host Africa’s Premier Para Badminton Championship Uganda, famously known as the pearl of Africa, is once again set to showcase its prowess in hosting badminton events as it prepares to host the Africa Para Badminton Championship. After successfully hosting the annual Uganda Para Badminton International, the Uganda Badminton Association will be gearing…
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…
In a thrilling finale that mirrored the Men’s Team Relay event, the Individual Men’s and Women’s Triples event, the sole qualifying event for the World Beach Games in Bali, Indonesia, lived up to its expectations, bringing the 2023 ANOC World Beach Games AirBadminton African Qualification to an exhilarating close. Seeking redemption after a narrow…
Big day for Benin and Nigeria as they secure spots in the finals of the mixed doubles, while South Africa settles for Bronze. After successfully hosting the Mixed Team Relay events, it was time for the Individual events to take centre stage at the African Beach Games AirBadminton Championships, a qualifying event for the…
Hammamet, Tunisia in an exhilarating showdown at the inaugural AirBadminton Championships, Nigeria emerged victorious as they showcased nerves of steel in a tightly contested Mixed Team Relay final. The high-stakes match unfolded in Tunisia’s Hammamet, captivating fans with its intense battles and dramatic turnarounds. Making its debut at the Africa Beach Games, the Mixed Team…
Day 1: Africa AirBadminton Qualifier for the World Beach Games 2023 in Bali, Indonesia Tunisia, Hammamet – The Africa AirBadminton Championships commenced with a thrilling start as Algeria, South Africa, and Zambia achieved resounding victories on the opening day. The championships, held in Tunisia, mark a significant milestone for African AirBadminton, being the first-ever…
Tunisia Hosts Inaugural African Air Badminton Championships as Olympic Day Celebrations Commence. Hammamet, Tunisia – As the world Olympic Day celebrations continue all around the globe, African badminton is set to enter a new era as Air Badminton Championships makes its debut in the upcoming African Beach Games. Set to be held in Hammamet,…
Badminton Association of Burkina Faso Growing Up Years I grew up in a village called Ilou, in the commune of Guibaré, as a shy child passionate about sport, mainly football. In primary school, I was selected for school games. After my primary school certificate (CEP), I discovered other sports in high school such as…
The Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) recently concluded its elective Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on May 25, 2023. The AGM marked the end of the BCA Council’s two-year transitional term and paved the way for a new four-year cycle for elected council members from 2023 to 2027. The elections saw…
Shuttle Time Trainer, Badminton Federation of Ivory Coast Growing Up With Volleyball I grew up in a town called Bouaké in the interior of Ivory Coast. Early on I discovered sport in the military barracks where we lived. Although my father strictly forbade me from playing volleyball, I managed to keep practising and went…
