The Africa AirBadminton Championships 2024 launched today at the beautiful Mont Choisy Beach in Mauritius, marking a significant milestone for African badminton with the participation of Comoros in their first-ever Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) tournament. As the Championships opened, the Comorian team’s debut drew excitement and pride from fans and players alike, celebrating this major…
In preparation for the Africa AirBadminton Championships starting tomorrow, November 14, 2024, at Mont Choisy Beach in Mauritius, the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) organized a training workshop for umpires today, November 13. This workshop aims to help officials understand the unique rules and guidelines of AirBadminton, which is an outdoor version of badminton. With officials…
The much-anticipated Africa AirBadminton Championship is set to kick off tomorrow on the stunning shores of Mont Choisy Beach in Mauritius. Five nations: South Africa, Uganda, Comoros, Tunisia, and host nation Mauritius are competing in this thrilling outdoor event. Against the backdrop of Mauritius’ paradise-like scenery, players and fans alike are ready for an unforgettable…
From 10 to 17 September 2024, Cameroon hosted the prestigious BWF Level 1 Coaching Course, an initiative aimed at increasing the participation of women in badminton coaching across Africa. This eight-day event brought together 10 selected candidates, including 9 women and 1 man, from various countries. The objective was not only to enhance their coaching…
In a momentous achievement for both Nigeria and the African continent, Mariam Eniola Bolaji has made history by becoming the first African athlete to win a badminton medal at the Paralympic Games. The 18-year-old Nigerian star clinched the bronze medal in the women’s singles SL3 category at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, defeating Ukraine’s Oksana…
Team Ghana made a resounding statement at the recently concluded All Africa U19 AirBadminton Championships in Thiès, Senegal, securing an impressive three gold medals and dominating the tournament. The championships, held alongside the All Africa U19 Championships, showcased the rising talent and enthusiasm for AirBadminton across the continent. Ghana’s gold medals came from their outstanding…
The recently concluded All Africa Individual Championships in Thiès, Senegal, saw an outstanding performance from Mauritius’ own Lucas Douce, who emerged as the undisputed star of the tournament by clinching four gold medals across multiple categories. Douce’s victories in the Men’s Singles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, and the Team Event cemented his place as a…
The All Africa U19 Individual Championships in Thies, Senegal, have been a showcase of amazing talent, and two names have stood out above the rest: Lucas Douce and Aidan Yu Kiat Siow Yin Young. Both young athletes from Mauritius have proven their mettle by advancing to the semi-finals in not one, but three different events:…
The All Africa U19 Individual Championships kicked off with an electrifying start today in Thies, Senegal, as Egypt’s Elgendy Hadia, the second seed in the Women’s Singles, delivered a stunning performance by defeating 2023 U15 African Champion and triple gold medalist, Elsa How Hong, in an intense three-set match. The match, held on Court 4,…
In a thrilling final at the All Africa U19 Mixed Team Championships held today in Thies, Senegal, Mauritius emerged victorious against Egypt, securing a 3-1 win to claim the coveted title. The star performers of the day were undoubtedly the How Hong sisters, Chiara and Elsa, who delivered a sensational performance in the decisive match,…
