The BEACON 2nd Edition
THE BEACON II Edition
A New Era for African Badminton: BCA and Yonex Team Up for Growth
The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Yonex, one of the most respected badminton brands in the world. This partnership will help support the development of badminton across Africa and bring new hope and opportunities to many athletes and communities on the continent. This important agreement was…
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…
Empowering the Future of Badminton: BCA Umpire Workshop Held in Douala, Cameroon
The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) organized a highly impactful Umpire Workshop from 7 to 9 February 2025 in Douala, Cameroon, alongside the prestigious All Africa Senior Championships 2025. This workshop brought together 17 dedicated participants, including 6 inspiring women, from 6 different African countries: Botswana, Cameroon, Nigeria, Senegal, Togo, and Uganda. This event wasn’t just…
Algeria takes on Badminton Giants
In the prestigious arena of the Total Energies BWF Thomas and Uber Cup 2024 in Chengdu, China, the Algerian Men’s Badminton Team stood tall, representing their country and Africa with pride. Grouped alongside badminton powerhouses like Denmark, Malaysia, and Hong Kong in Group D, the team faced a formidable challenge in their opening match against…
Algeria Creates History with Fourth Consecutive All Africa Men’s Team Championships Win and South Africa wins Women’s Championships
In an exhilarating final match on Thursday, February 16, between Algeria and Nigeria at the All Africa Men’s and Women’s Team Championships in Cairo, Egypt, Algeria secured a historic victory by defeating Nigeria 3-2. This remarkable win marks Algeria’s fourth consecutive triumph in the Thomas Cup, solidifying their legacy in African badminton history. Algeria’s…
AIR BADMINTON TAKES CENTRE STAGE IN TUNISIA FOR THE SECOND EDITION OF THE AFRICAN BEACH GAMES CHAMPIONSHIPS.
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,…
ZIMBABWE’S RUGARA CARLOS CHIBAYA PASSION FOR BADMINTON DRIVES HIM TO BECOME A BCA ACCREDITED UMPIRE
BCA Umpire ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP 2023, BENONI ‘Everything is possible if you believe’, Rugara Carlos Chibaya is an inspiring young umpire who is set to brave the BCA Technical officials world. A former player from Zimbabwe for many years, Carlos is now on his way to become a BCA accredited official thanks to the…