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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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BCA MEMO – Order Paper | BCA MA’s 2025 Voting Strength | BCA 2024 AGM Minutes

Thursday 13th March 2025­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­ As per Clause 9.5 of the BCA Constitution, we are pleased to share the agenda for the upcoming Annual General Meeting (AGM) to be held on the 24th of April 2025 in Xiamen, China. The attached documents include: Order Paper. BCA MA’s 2025 Voting Strength (circulated in January and posted on our website…

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BCA MEMO – Applications Open ASTA – 4th Edition of the African Shuttle Time Award (ASTA) – 2025

Friday 7th March 2025 Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the 4th Edition of the African Shuttle Time Award (ASTA). Introduced in 2022, ASTA aims to reward the best implementation of the Shuttle Time programme in Africa for a given year. This initiative serves to promote Shuttle…

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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 –…

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BCA MEMO – Call for Nominations – BWF FastTrack Coaching Course & BWF Level 3 Coaching Course

Thursday 27th February 2025 The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA), in partnership with the Badminton World Federation (BWF), is pleased to invite your federation to nominate two coaches (one male and one female) for the upcoming BWF FastTrack Coaching Course (Level 1 & 2) and BWF Level 3 Coaching Course. These courses are part of the…

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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…

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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:…

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