Shuttle Time Tutor, Guinean Badminton Federation
Childhood and Social Background
I was born in Guinea, in a sub-prefecture called Fataco, in the Labé region of Middle Guinea. I come from a conservative Muslim polygamous family. I completed my Quranic, primary, and secondary education, during which I practiced physical education and played a bit of football. Later, I moved to the capital to continue my studies and graduated from the National School of Physical Education and Sports.
Discovering Badminton
I first discovered badminton in 2010 in Conakry. I am a physical education and sports teacher, with both theoretical and practical knowledge in many sports disciplines. I was involved with the Guinean Basketball Federation as a player for several years, then with the Guinean Handball Federation as a referee, eventually becoming a national referee and participating in numerous training courses. Later, I worked in athletics as a coach. It was then that I got to know badminton, a sport I quickly grew passionate about. I attended my first coaching course in 2016 with Dajee Annirao, and since then, I have been actively coaching.
Relationship with Badminton
Badminton has always been my favourite discipline, until I had the opportunity to attend my first training course to become a coach. From that experience onward, I am now the national coach.
Memorable Moments
My participation in the national badminton training course as a coach alongside Dajee, followed by the international coaching course for French-speaking Africa held in Niamey, Niger, marked key milestones in my journey. I also took part as a coach in the third edition of the African Youth Games in Algeria, and in the twelfth edition of the African Games in Rabat, Morocco. What sets this sport apart is its minimal physical contact and its accessibility — it can be practiced by people of all ages, everywhere.
What Badminton Means
Badminton is a sport that attracts many people, especially in a school environment. It can be practiced by people of all ages, and it is a very healthy discipline.
Thanks to badminton, I’ve introduced many children to sport. The Shuttle Time programme allows them to have fun while learning a structured programme. I’ve helped some street children discover badminton. Shuttle Time is truly a powerful tool for social development.
Impact of Shuttle Time
With Shuttle Time, it’s possible to work in school environments using minimal equipment, and the children are always full of joy. The greatest lesson I’ve learned from Shuttle Time is the value of teamwork.
