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BCA MEMO – Request for Information – Yonex Market Survey and Distributor Nomination

Further to the ongoing partnership with Yonex, and in preparation for the second phase of the partnership aimed at making Yonex equipment more readily available in our region, the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) kindly requests Member Associations to provide the information required through the two online questionnaires prepared by Yonex. The purpose of this exercise…

BCA MEMO – Call for Bids – Hosting of the 2027 All Africa Senior Championships

The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to invite Member Associations to submit bids to host the 2027 All Africa Senior Championships. Member Associations are kindly requested to note that, as part of the calendar alignment being undertaken in coordination with BWF from 2027 onwards, the Championships are expected to be held earlier in the year…

BCA MEMO – Order Paper | BCA MAs’ 2026 Voting Strength | BCA 2025 AGM Minutes

As per Clause 9.5 of the BCA Constitution, we are pleased to share the agenda for the upcoming BCA Annual General Meeting 2026, which will be held alongside the BWF AGM on Thursday 23 April 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, from 09:00hrs to 13:00hrs. The attached documents include: ·       Order Paper ·       BCA MAs’ 2026 Voting…

From Gaborone to Kampala: African Stars Continue Their Journey at the Uganda International Challenge 2026

After an intense week of continental battles at the All Africa Senior Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, many of Africa’s top badminton players quickly shifted their focus to a new international stage, the Uganda International Challenge 2026, held from 18 to 22 February at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala. The tournament attracted strong participation from…

A Golden Finale in Gaborone: Champions Crowned After an Unforgettable African Journey

From the first shuttle struck during the Team Championships to the final points played on championship Sunday, the All Africa Badminton Championships 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana delivered days of passion, pride, resilience, and unforgettable badminton. Inside the Royal Aria Indoor Sports Centre, the finals of the Individual Championships felt like the perfect ending to a…

Finalists Confirmed After Thrilling Semi-Final Battles in Gaborone

The atmosphere at the Royal Aria Indoor Sports Centre in Gaborone reached another level of intensity as the semi-finals of the All Africa Individual Championships 2026 delivered high-quality badminton, emotional moments, and decisive performances. With places in the finals at stake, players showed courage, determination, and mental strength across all five events. Every rally mattered,…

Pressure Mounts as Players Fight for Semifinal Places

The intensity of the All Africa Individual Championships 2026 continued to rise on Day 2 afternoon, as players returned to the courts of the Royal Aria Gymnasium in Gaborone for another demanding session filled with important matches and growing pressure. After a busy morning, there was little time to rest. Athletes quickly shifted their focus…

Players Push Limits as Championship Moves Towards the Final Stages

Day 2 of the All Africa Individual Championships 2026 brought another long and physically demanding schedule at the Royal Aria Gymnasium in Gaborone, as players fought through the Round of 16 and Quarterfinal stages in pursuit of continental glory. After the emotional team championships earlier in the week, athletes were now fully focused on individual…

A Long and Intense Opening Day Concludes in Gaborone as Contenders Move Forward

Day 1 of the All Africa Individual Championships 2026 finally came to a close after a very long and demanding schedule at the Royal Aria Gymnasium in Gaborone. From early morning until late evening, players competed across four courts in what proved to be one of the busiest opening days of the tournament. The championship,…

Giants Tested and New Contenders Rising: Day 1 Delivers Drama in Gaborone

The intensity continued to rise on Day 1 of the All Africa Individual Championships 2026 at the Royal Aria Gymnasium in Gaborone, as top seeds were pushed, surprise results emerged, and Africa’s depth in badminton talent became increasingly visible. Coming just one day after the historic team championships, where Algeria secured a fifth consecutive continental…