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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,…

Humans of Shuttle Time: Kazadi Kazadi Joe

Shuttle Time Tutor, Badminton Federation of Congo I was born in Kinshasa, the capital of D R Congo as the son of a diamond merchant. I was the eldest of 10 children. I’ve been passionate about sport since childhood, practicing karate, judo, football and athletics (100m, 200m, 400m and javelin throw). In 2017, I obtained…

Shuttle Time Programme Empowers Senegal’s Military and Police Forces

A recent Shuttle Time programme in Senegal has successfully trained 50 participants from the country’s military and police forces, equipping them with the fundamentals of badminton. This initiative, held at the General Idrissa FALL Military Camp in Dakar on 22 and 23 February 2025, was a collaboration between the Senegal Badminton Federation (FESBAD), the military…

Nour Ahmed Youssri Becomes the New Queen of Africa after repeating 2022 Finals while Nigeria’s Anuoluwapo Juwon Opeyori makes history by clinching a total of 7th Singles Title.

The All Africa Senior Championships Individual Finals in Douala, Cameroon came to an inspiring conclusion at the Japoma Gymnasium, with impressive performances and unforgettable moments. The final day was packed with intense matches, but all eyes were on the Women’s Singles Final, where two Egyptian stars battled for the title.   Women’s Singles Final –…

Finals Fever! The Best Players Are Ready for the Last Battle at the All Africa Championships!

The semi-finals of the All Africa Individual Badminton Championships were filled with action, revelations, and stirring moments! The best players from across Africa fought hard to book their place in the finals. Fans were treated to an exciting spectacle of matches and rallies. Now, the stage is set for the Grand Finals, which will take…

BCA MEMO – Getting Ready for the BCA AGM 24th April 2025 in Xiamen, China

Friday 21st February 2025 Reminders: Deadline for AGM Proposals & Key dates. ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ Deadline for AGM Proposals.   This is a kind reminder that all BCA 2025 AGM proposals should reach the CEO latest by Thursday, 27th of Feb 2025 (23:59hrs Mauritian Time).   Please note that as per our Constitution Clause 9.4: the closing…

Shocks, Smashes & Surprises: Day 2 Action at the All Africa Badminton Championships!

The All Africa Individual Championships continued on Day 2 with exciting matches across multiple courts. Athletes from all over Africa gave their best, creating a competitive atmosphere that thrilled fans and kept them on the edge of their seats. Here’s a detailed look at the key matches and moments of the day.   Court 1:…

Madeleine Akoumba Ze Stuns Linda Mazri in a Thrilling Three-Game Battle on Day 1 of the individual Championships 2025

The Individual Championships at the All Africa Senior Championships 2025 started today, February 14, at the Japoma Gymnasium in Douala, Cameroon. Players from different African nations stepped onto the courts, hoping to move closer to the prestigious African titles. With strong battles across all categories, the opening day saw some dominant performances, surprise results, and…

ALGERIA MAKES HISTORY WITH FIRST-EVER MIXED TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE!

The All Africa Mixed Team Championships came to an end in spectacular fashion at Japoma Gymnasium in Douala, Cameroon, with Algeria claiming their first-ever title in this category. Facing Mauritius in the final, Algeria secured a 3-1 victory, adding another milestone to their already impressive record. Ranked No. 1 in Africa for the BWF Team…