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VISION: To make Badminton a widely known and practiced sport in Uganda.

OUR OBJECTIVES 

  1. To promote and develop the sport of Badminton  in Uganda.
  2. To lay down and secure the adoption of the sport rules and to take decision on all matters relating to the sport of badminton in Uganda.
  3. To act as the sole controller and governing body of the sport in Uganda.
  4. To foster closer relations by encouraging the holding of competitions and matches between players of affiliated clubs and arranging for the participation of Uganda players in regional and international tournaments.
  5. To take action,  keep records on all issues of players under the Association and other matters related to the sports gowth, competitions, governance and development.

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  • Uganda ready for more Badminton action as Kampala Future Series returns

    Uganda is gearing up for more international badminton action as the Kampala International 2026 Future Series takes centre stage at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium from September 24–27.

    The tournament comes on the back of Uganda’s successful hosting of the AirBadminton Africa Championships, where the hosts collected one gold and two bronze medals as a team, giving the country another opportunity to showcase its growing badminton ambitions on the international stage.

    Now, attention shifts to the indoor courts, where Uganda will host another BWF-sanctioned event that is expected to attract players from across Africa and beyond.

    The Kampala International Future Series regularly brings together a diverse international field, with competitors from Africa, Europe, Asia and the Middle East joining the host nation. This year’s participating countries include India, South Africa, Kenya, Sri Lanka, Algeria, Iran, Malaysia, Luxembourg, Myanmar and the United States, among others.

    Sanctioned by the Badminton World Federation (BWF), the tournament will feature five events: men’s singles, women’s singles, men’s doubles, women’s doubles and mixed doubles, with USD 5,000 in prize money on offer.

    While the prize money provides an incentive, ranking points will be an equally important attraction for the players. The points earned in Kampala will contribute to their BWF rankings as they continue to build their international careers and accumulate points towards upcoming competitions, including the longer-term qualification journey to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.

    For Uganda, the tournament presents an opportunity to combine international competition with player development.

    The hosts are expected to field more than 20 players, including a number of upcoming talents who will get the chance to compete against international opposition and gain valuable experience on a BWF-sanctioned stage.

    For the emerging Ugandan players, playing at home also offers a chance to experience the intensity of international competition without the challenges of travelling abroad, while testing their skills against opponents from different badminton backgrounds.

    The tournament also underlines Uganda’s growing role as a host for international badminton events. Coming shortly after the AirBadminton Africa Championships, the Future Series keeps the sport in the spotlight and gives local players another opportunity to learn, compete and earn ranking points on home soil.

    As the action begins at Lugogo, the focus will be on the titles, ranking points and prize money, but equally on the exposure being created for Uganda’s next generation.

    The post Uganda ready for more Badminton action as Kampala Future Series returns appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

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    Grace Kemigisa

  • Uganda finds redemption in Individual events at the Africa AirBadminton Championships

    The sandy shores of Aero Beach in Entebbe came alive with fierce smashes and strategic outdoor plays as the Africa AirBadminton Championships officially drew to a close. 

    While the tournament shuttled off on September 16 and wrapped up its matches on Saturday, September 19, nature added its own dramatic flair. Because it was an outdoor event, encroaching darkness on Saturday meant the official closing ceremony had to be gracefully pushed to Sunday.

    Despite a turbulent journey in the team categories, the host nation carved out a stellar redemption story, soaring triumphantly in the individual events to collect a proud total of three medals among the 11 African countries that converged on the lakeside venue.

    Uganda’s individual campaign was headlined by an electrifying performance from Gladys Mbabazi and Denis Mukasa, who dominated the court to claim gold in the mixed doubles. 

    The momentum carried seamlessly into the triples categories, where Team Uganda secured two hard-earned bronze medals through the combined efforts of Denis Mukasa, Muzafaru Lubega, and Bruno Agaba in the men’s triples, and Gladys Mbabazi, Tracy Naluwooza, and Olivia Nakajja in the women’s triples.

    The road to the podium was anything but easy. Uganda was represented by an eight-player squad consisting of Reagan Nsubuga, Muzafaru Lubega, Bruno Agaba, Denis Mukasa, Tracy Naluwoza, Gladys Mbabazi, Olivia Nakajja, and Malha Musa. During the team events, the squad faced a tough hurdle and was eliminated in the group stages, finishing fourth with no points. 

    Yet, looking back at history, Uganda holds a legendary status in the tournament’s timeline, having famously been the first country to win the inaugural edition of the Africa AirBadminton Championships held in Mauritius by beating the hosts in the finals.

    Reflecting on the bounce back, Team Head Coach William Kabindi shared his thoughts with a sense of pride.

    “Today is a happy day; we managed to win gold in the mixed doubles and two bronze medals in the women’s triple and the men’s triple. There was a lot for us to learn. When we lost the team events, we came back stronger. That’s how we managed to win these medals. All in all, I want to say that it was a lesson.”

    Looking ahead, Coach Kabindi outlined ambitious plans to expand the sport’s footprint across the nation.

    “And what we plan is to spread more of Air Badminton in schools and the rest of Uganda, such that we can have a bigger number of players. In cases where the senior players are out for other tournaments, indoor tournaments, we can be able to have a bigger team to represent in Air Badminton. And I’m sure we are going to keep on doing well.”

    Mastering AirBadminton requires a completely different tactical mindset compared to traditional indoor formats, a challenge amplified by the lakeside breeze at Aero Beach.

    Gladys Mbabazi, the national team player and ladies captain, detailed the unique hurdles of outdoor play and the collective perseverance that secured their victory.

    “What I can say about this badminton is that it’s a little bit different from the one that we play indoors because of so many factors involved, like the wind. You really have to study it so well so that you can be able to play very well. And then also you need to be very patient with the shuttle because it’s a different shuttle, kind of heavier than the one we play indoors. So what we did was we were trying to be patient, and while we made mistakes, we tried to rectify them, and that’s why we have managed to come out victorious. A big thanks to our supporters, our Federation and the government of Uganda.”

    While Uganda owned the individual spotlights, the team event battle culminated in a thrilling showcase of continental supremacy. Egypt was crowned the champions of this year’s edition after edging out Benin in a nail-biting final that finished 60-57. In successfully defending the trophy they won in 2025, Egypt once again overcame the very same opponent, Benin, who fell just short in a tight 60-59 final, sealing a final team ranking where Egypt took first, Benin second, Burkina Faso third, and Mauritius fourth.

    The post Uganda finds redemption in Individual events at the Africa AirBadminton Championships appeared first on Kawowo Sports.

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    Author: 
    Jeremiah Mugalu

  • The Team Relay Is Over, but a New Chapter Begins on the Sand

    Author: 
    Tejraj Pultoo

    The dust had barely settled on the Team Relay before the players were back on the sand.

    After two days of intense team competition at Aero Beach, where every point carried the weight of an entire nation’s hopes, Day 2 brought a new challenge. The Team Relay had found its champion, but for the players still hungry for more, there was little time to celebrate or reflect.

    The AABC Doubles & Triples Mixed competition was ready to begin.

    At 17:00 local time in Entebbe, the first individual matches stepped onto the courts, opening another chapter of the Africa AirBadminton Championships.

    On Court 1, Benin Guepard 4 and Algeria 3 were the first to test themselves in the mixed doubles. What followed was a contest that refused to settle easily. Benin took the opening two games 9–7 and 9–4, but Algeria responded in the third, fighting back to win it 10–8 and keeping the match alive.

    There was a sense that the momentum could change.

    But Benin stayed composed. They closed the fourth game 9–3 to take the match 3–1.

    At the neighbouring court, the home crowd had another reason to watch closely as Egypt XD 3 faced Uganda XD 2.

    For Uganda, the individual championships offered a fresh opportunity after the emotions of the Team Relay. This time, there was a new competition, a new draw and another chance to give the home supporters something to cheer about.

    Egypt, however, started strongly, taking the opening game 9–1.

    Uganda answered immediately, winning the second 9–6 and showing that they were not ready to let the match slip away. Egypt then regained control, taking the third 9–5 before finishing the contest with a 9–3 fourth game to win 3–1.

    The evening continued with Tunisia XD 1 taking on Benin Guepard 2, and Benin produced one of the more convincing performances of the opening individual matches.

    There was little separating the two sides in the early exchanges, but Benin steadily took control, winning the three games 9–5, 9–2 and 9–3 to complete a 3–0 victory.

    Three matches, three different stories.

    For some players, the day brought the excitement of moving forward. For others, it brought the disappointment of an early exit. But the beauty of the individual championships is that every player now has a chance to write a story of their own.

    The Team Relay was about standing together.

    Now, it is about partnerships, trust and the ability to find the right rhythm with another player on the sand.

    And with the individual competition only just beginning, there is still a long road ahead.

    The title has not been decided. The big moments have not all arrived. There will be more close games, more comebacks and, perhaps, more unexpected stories waiting to unfold at Aero Beach.

    The Team Relay may have closed one chapter.

    But the individual championships have opened another.

    And the tournament is far from over.

    For more updates, results and highlights from the Africa AirBadminton Championships, make sure to follow us on our Facebook page, Instagram, YouTube Channel and WhatsApp channel and stay connected with all the action from Entebbe.

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  • Three Points Could Have Changed Everything, but Egypt Hold On to Win the Final

    Author: 
    Tejraj Pultoo

    By the time Egypt and Benin walked onto the sand at Aero Beach, there was only one thing left to settle.

    After two days of competition, the Team Relay had reached its final, bringing together the two highest-seeded teams in the knockout draw. Egypt had entered the competition as the No. 1 seed, while Benin had been seeded No. 2. Both had made it through the pressure of the knockout stage, and now they were facing each other with the title within reach.

    The final began at 15:00 local time, and from the opening men’s doubles, it was clear that neither side was prepared to give anything away.

    Egypt’s Ahmed Salah and Ashraf Aly Ashraf took the first match against Benin’s Oswald Ash Fano-Dosh and Carlos Miguel Codjo Kpanou, but the 15–13 score showed just how little separated the two sides.

    Benin responded in the women’s doubles, where Anna Gladys Akakpo and Flora Kpogbemabou pushed Egypt’s Reem Hussien and Nada Sherif all the way. Egypt eventually edged the contest 15–14, leaving them only two points ahead as the tie reached 30–24.

    The final was beginning to live up to its billing.

    There was still plenty of work for both teams to do, and Benin continued to search for a way back into the contest. Egypt, however, managed to protect their advantage in the next stage, with Reem Hussien, Nour Refaat and Nada Sheriftaking the Team 1 stage 15–9 against Anna Gladys Akakpo, Blessing Atchade and Flora Kpogbemabou.

    The score stood at 45–40.

    Five points separated the finalists.

    That meant everything would come down to the final stage.

    Benin knew they needed to close the gap. Egypt knew they simply had to hold on.

    With the title now resting on the final Team 2, Abdelrahman Magdy Abdelsattar, Ashraf Aly Ashraf and Ahmed Salah stepped onto the court for Egypt, while Benin sent out Oswald Fano-Dosh, Carlos Miguel Codjo Kpanou and Julien Wadoud Totin.

    Benin fought for every point and refused to let Egypt pull away.

    But Egypt had just enough in reserve.

    They closed out the final stage 15–17 to finish the tie 60–57, securing the Team Relay title by just three points.

    For Benin, it was a remarkably close finish to a campaign that had taken them all the way to the final. They had challenged Egypt throughout the match and stayed within touching distance right until the last stage.

    For Egypt, the narrow victory brought the reward for holding their composure when the pressure was at its highest.

    A three-point difference decided the championship.

    After the intensity of the group stage, the knockout rounds and a final that remained alive until the closing points, Egypt had done enough to lift the Team Relay title at Aero Beach.

    The Team Relay may now have a champion, but the Africa AirBadminton Championships continue. With the individual competitions getting underway, there is still plenty more to come from Entebbe.

    For more updates, results and highlights from the Africa AirBadminton Championships, follow us on our Facebook page, Instagram, YouTube Channel and WhatsApp channel and stay connected with all the action from Entebbe.

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  • Two Top Seeds, One Final: Egypt and Benin Face Off in Entebbe

    Author: 
    Tejraj Pultoo

    By the time the afternoon session began at Aero Beach, only four teams remained in the race for the Africa AirBadminton Championships Team Relay title.

    After a demanding morning of knockout action, Egypt, Burkina Faso, Benin and Mauritius returned to the courts at 15:00 local time in Entebbe, knowing that a place in the final was now within reach.

    On Court 1, Egypt faced Burkina Faso, with the top-seeded Egyptian side looking to continue its strong run in the competition. Egypt made a fast start in the men’s doubles, taking the opening stage 15–6 before extending their advantage to 30–11 in the women’s doubles.

    Burkina Faso continued to battle for every point, but Egypt had built a lead that proved difficult to overcome. They completed the tie 45–22 to secure their place in the final.

    The second semi-final between Benin and Mauritius was a much tighter contest.

    Mauritius kept the pressure on from the beginning, but Benin managed to take a narrow 15–14 lead after the opening men’s doubles. The Beninese side then gradually increased the difference, leading 30–20 before moving further ahead at 45–33.

    Mauritius refused to give up and continued to challenge until the final points, but Benin held on to complete a 60–52 victory and book their place in the final.

    The result set up a meeting between the No. 1 seed Egypt and No. 2 seed Benin for the Team Relay title.

    Both teams had come through a demanding knockout stage and were now one tie away from becoming champions at Aero Beach. With two of the strongest teams in the draw meeting in the final, the stage was set for another exciting contest on the sand.

    For more updates, results and highlights from the Africa AirBadminton Championships, follow us on our Facebook page, Instagram, YouTube channel and WhatsApp channel and stay connected with all the action from Entebbe.

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  • Burkina Faso and Mauritius Keep Their Hopes Alive in Entebbe

    Author: 
    Tejraj Pultoo

    Thursday morning brought a different kind of pressure to Aero Beach in Entebbe. After two days of group-stage competition, there was no room left for teams to rely on a second opportunity. The Team Relay had reached the knockout stage, and for Algeria, Burkina Faso, Rwanda and Mauritius, the opening matches of Day 2 would decide who continued towards the title and who saw their campaign come to an end.

    The first quarter-final on Court 1 produced a closely fought contest between Algeria and Burkina Faso. Neither side was willing to give much away in the opening stages, with Burkina Faso taking a narrow 15–14 lead in the first Team 2 match. Algeria responded as the tie progressed, but Burkina Faso continued to find a way to stay in front. Their advantage grew to 45–38 before the final stage, leaving Algeria with a difficult task as they tried to keep their Team Relay hopes alive.

    Burkina Faso held their nerve through the final stage and secured a 60–54 victory. It was a hard-earned result that sent them through to the semi-finals and ended Algeria’s run in the Team Relay competition. Having stayed within touching distance for much of the tie, Algeria could take little comfort from the final score as Burkina Faso proved more consistent when it mattered most.

    On the other court, Mauritius faced Rwanda with the same objective: securing a place in the semi-finals. Mauritius, however, quickly established control of the tie. They opened with a 15–8 victory in the men’s doubles before extending their lead to 30–14. Rwanda attempted to respond, but Mauritius continued to apply pressure and moved further ahead at 45–20.

    With the advantage firmly in their hands, Mauritius completed a 60–28 victory and booked their place in the next round. The result marked a convincing performance from the Mauritian side, who maintained their momentum throughout the four stages and gave Rwanda little opportunity to close the gap.

    By the end of the morning session, the quarter-final picture was settled. Burkina Faso and Mauritius had survived their respective battles and moved one step closer to the Team Relay final, while Algeria and Rwanda were left to reflect on the end of their campaigns.

    But the two winners would not have much time to recover. The semi-finals were already waiting, bringing two of the tournament’s strongest sides, Egypt and Benin, into the picture. With a place in the Team Relay final at stake, the intensity at Aero Beach was only set to increase as the competition moved into its decisive stages.

    For more updates, results and highlights from the Africa AirBadminton Championships, follow us on our Facebook page, Instagram, YouTube channel and WhatsApp channel and stay connected with all the action from Entebbe.

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