Humans of Shuttle Time: Jean Yves Razafimahatratra
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Thursday, October 16, 2025 - 11:50
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. For example, mobilising children, youth, and women’s organisations to hold sports competitions at the community level, as well as training young people to be sports promoters.
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 my friends for a “Friend and I” competition and that’s where I got to experience badminton first. It struck me as a sport which was fun and helped me make new friends.
I have been in competitive sport since my childhood. As a track and field athlete, I set records in long jump and sprint events, including a standout leap of 6.20 meters in a 1994 long jump competition. During my time at Teacher’s Training College, I set a college long jump record of 7.32 meters in 1999.
Shuttle Time Teacher, Fédération Comorienne de Badminton
As a child I loved playing sports and organising neighbourhood tournaments; it was a joyful childhood playing sports on our island.
I discovered badminton for the first time on a beach, when a family was playing. It was such a delightful game. We played together without any rules. I bought rackets and shuttlecocks and started practicing badminton. Badminton was then known as a sport for the wealthy in our islands, and we rarely saw badminton rackets.
From Team Glory to Individual Battles: All Africa Individual Championships 2025 Begin in Accra
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 13:45
After a week of excitement in the team competition, where host nation Ghana made history by winning the All Africa U-15 Team Event against Egypt, all eyes are now on the second part of the championships, the All Africa Individual Championships 2025.
The individual championships are taking place from 3 to 5 August at the impressive Borteyman Sports Complex in Accra. This modern facility, which hosted the team event, will now welcome Africa’s brightest junior talents for three days of intense matches, all fighting for the title of African Champion in their category.
Four Spots, Eight Teams: Quarterfinal Confrontations Rock the All-Africa U-15 Championships
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 13:35
Accra, Ghana – 2 August 2025
The knockout rounds of the All Africa U-15 Team Championships 2025 began with intense quarterfinal action at the Borteyman Sports Complex. The top teams from the group stage, South Africa, Egypt, Ghana, and Mauritius, were joined by Ivory Coast, Tunisia, Algeria, and Namibia, all looking to earn a place in the semi-finals. The pressure was higher, the rallies were longer, and the cheers from the crowd were louder than ever.
Fierce Group Stage Battles at the All-Africa U-15 Team Championships 2025 in Accra
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Friday, September 26, 2025 - 13:32
Accra, Ghana – 1 & 2 August 2025
The All Africa U-15 Team Championships 2025 began with electrifying action at the Borteyman Sports Complex, as Africa’s youngest badminton stars took to the courts for two days of intense Group Stage battles in the Mixed Team Relay format. The atmosphere was buzzing, with ten nations fighting for a place in the knockout rounds and supporters filling the venue with cheers and encouragement.
BCA MEMO – AFRICAN YOUTH GAMES – Confirmation of Participation & Tentative Long List (Due 10 October)
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Thursday, September 25, 2025 - 19:51
Further to the update received from the Organising Committee and CASOL, we request each Member Association to urgently coordinate with your National Olympic Committee (NOC) as follows:
BCA MEMO – Call for Nominations – BWF Level 1 Coaching Course for Women (South Africa, 18–25 November 2025)
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Thursday, September 4, 2025 - 11:40
We are pleased to announce the organization of a BWF Level 1 Coaching Course exclusively for women, scheduled for 18–25 November 2025 in Cape Town – South Africa.
This programme is part of BCA’s commitment to empower women in badminton and expand the pool of qualified female coaches across Africa.
BCA MEMO – Invitation to BCA Level 1 Refresher Webinar for Coaches – 12-13 August 2025
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Wednesday, July 30, 2025 - 12:28
In accordance with the BCA Strategic Plan 2022-2028, the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to announce the organization of a Level 1 refresher webinar for coaches.
Objective:
The primary aim of this webinar is to enhance the skills and knowledge of BWF Level 1 certified coaches, preparing them for the BWF Level 2 coaching course.
To achieve this, we extend a warm invitation to all certified BWF Level 1 coaches within our Member Associations to participate in this valuable opportunity.
