BCA MEMO – Launch of Shuttle Time Tournament Grant

We are pleased to inform you of the launch of a new pilot initiative under our development programs: the Shuttle Time Tournament Grant. This pilot project has been designed to further support the growth of badminton at the grassroots level by encouraging Member Associations to organize Shuttle Time tournaments that engage schools, young players, and new…

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Togolese Badminton Federation Strengthens School Badminton Through Shuttle Time Training

As part of badminton development in Togo, the Togolese Badminton Federation organised a Shuttle Time tutors and teachers training programme from 31 March to 4 April 2026, in Lomé. This initiative strengthened the capacities of 17 tutors from various regions of the country and 15 teachers from Lome, with the main objective of standardising badminton…

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Humans of Shuttle Time: Sandy Hussein Gaya

Shuttle Time Tutor, Mauritius Badminton Association   Childhood Days I was born in Cairo into a family deeply rooted in the education sector. Despite their professional commitments, my family has always been passionate about sports and spent effort and resources to foster a supportive environment for me and my siblings in sports.   First Experience…

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BCA MEMO – ASTA 2026 – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

BCA is pleased to announce the opening of the application process for the 5th 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 Time programme, recognize excellence, and encourage Member…

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Humans of Shuttle Time: Kante Habibata

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…

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Humans of Shuttle Time: Sayfulnasr Keeshar Mohammed Alaqeebi

Shuttle Time Tutor, Libyan Badminton Federation   Childhood Days I was born and raised in Benghazi in a middle class family. I completed my primary and secondary education there and developed an interest in sports from a young age. First Experience of Badminton I first saw badminton during a training course held in the capital,…

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BCA MEMO – Call for Applications – BCA Face-to-Face Shuttle Time Coordinators Meeting (Cape Town, 29 Nov–1 Dec 2025)

In line with the BCA Strategic Plan 2022–2028, BCA is pleased to announce the upcoming BCA Face-to-Face Shuttle Time Coordinators Meeting, which will bring together coordinators from across Africa to strengthen the implementation and impact of the Shuttle Time programme from 29 November to 01 December in Cape Town, South Africa. The Objectives of the…

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Humans of Shuttle Time: Jean Yves Razafimahatratra

Shuttle Time Teacher, Teachers Association in Toamasina Madagascar   Growing Up Years As a child, I lived in a world of sports. I played many sports such as football, basketball, handball and volleyball in my childhood, but I didn’t know about badminton at that time. Social life involved taking on a role in community duties.…

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Humans of Shuttle Time: Abraham Martin

Shuttle Time Teacher, Badminton Federation of Namibia   I grew up in a close-knit community where family and teamwork were always prioritised. From a poor rural area, I came to Oranjemund at the age of 15 to attend high school. I first saw badminton in 2018 when I moved to Oranjemund. One day I joined…

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From Classrooms to Champions: Tunisia Honoured with Africa Shuttle Time Award 2024

In a moment of pride and celebration, the Tunisia Badminton Federation has been honoured with the Africa Shuttle Time Award 2024, a prestigious recognition presented by the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA). The announcement was made during the BCA and BWF Annual General Meetings (AGM) 2025, held in Xiamen, China.   This award shines a spotlight…

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