BCA International Coaching Scholarship (ICS) Programme 2026 – Launch of Applications

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Author: 
Faadil Sayed

We are delighted to announce the launch of the application for the BCA International Coaching Scholarship (ICS) Programme 2026.

Scholarship Details

For this edition, 10 coaches will be selected:

  • 8 coaches will receive a full scholarship covering airfare and accommodation.
  • 2 coaches will receive a partial scholarship (50%), covering accommodation and training fees.

Eligibility Criteria

African coaches who meet the following requirements are encouraged to apply:

BCA MEMO – Notice of the BCA Extraordinary General Meeting 2026

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Author: 
Faadil Sayed

Please find attached the Notice of the BCA Extraordinary General Meeting 2026, together with the relevant extracts of the BCA Constitution and the audited financial statements for your review.

Kindly note that the Extraordinary General Meeting will be held virtually on Thursday 25th June 2026 at 13:00hrs Mauritian Time (GMT +4), as stated in the attached Notice.

BCA MEMO – CALL FOR APPLICATIONS – 8th BCA Para Badminton Coaches Workshop

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Author: 
Faadil Sayed

The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to announce the 8th BCA Para Badminton Workshop, to be held from 4-6 July 2026 in Kampala, Uganda.

The workshop will consist of:

Member Associations are invited to nominate up to two (2) coaches (one male and one female). Please note that only one coach per country maximum will be selected based on the following criteria:

 

Selection Criteria – Coach

BCA MEMO – Welcome and Practical Information – BCA AGM, Horsens, Denmark

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Author: 
Faadil Sayed

The Badminton Confederation of Africa is pleased to welcome you to Horsens, Denmark, for the BCA Annual General Meeting. We look forward to receiving delegates from across our Member Associations and thank you for your commitment to attending this important BCA gathering.

This email is intended to assist delegates with practical travel and stay arrangements for the BCA AGM in Horsens. Kindly find below the key information for your journey and participation.

KEY DATES

Humans of Shuttle Time: Sandy Hussein Gaya

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Author: 
Tejraj Pultoo

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

BCA MEMO – Request for Information – Yonex Market Survey and Distributor Nomination

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Author: 
Faadil Sayed

Further to the ongoing partnership with Yonex, and in preparation for the second phase of the partnership aimed at making Yonex equipment more readily available in our region, the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) kindly requests Member Associations to provide the information required through the two online questionnaires prepared by Yonex.

The purpose of this exercise is to support Yonex in gathering the necessary market information from Member Associations and from any companies that may be nominated as potential distributors in your country.

BCA MEMO – Call for Bids – Hosting of the 2027 All Africa Senior Championships

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Author: 
Faadil Sayed

The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to invite Member Associations to submit bids to host the 2027 All Africa Senior Championships.

BCA MEMO – Order Paper | BCA MAs’ 2026 Voting Strength | BCA 2025 AGM Minutes

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Author: 
Faadil Sayed

As per Clause 9.5 of the BCA Constitution, we are pleased to share the agenda for the upcoming BCA Annual General Meeting 2026, which will be held alongside the BWF AGM on Thursday 23 April 2026 in Horsens, Denmark, from 09:00hrs to 13:00hrs.

The attached documents include:

·       Order Paper

From Gaborone to Kampala: African Stars Continue Their Journey at the Uganda International Challenge 2026

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Author: 
Tejraj Pultoo

After an intense week of continental battles at the All Africa Senior Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, many of Africa’s top badminton players quickly shifted their focus to a new international stage, the Uganda International Challenge 2026, held from 18 to 22 February at the Lugogo Indoor Stadium in Kampala.

The tournament attracted strong participation from Asia, Europe, Oceania, and Africa, creating a highly competitive environment where African athletes had another opportunity to test themselves against global opposition.

A Golden Finale in Gaborone: Champions Crowned After an Unforgettable African Journey

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Author: 
Tejraj Pultoo

From the first shuttle struck during the Team Championships to the final points played on championship Sunday, the All Africa Badminton Championships 2026 in Gaborone, Botswana delivered days of passion, pride, resilience, and unforgettable badminton.

Inside the Royal Aria Indoor Sports Centre, the finals of the Individual Championships felt like the perfect ending to a long and demanding week — a moment where effort, sacrifice, and dreams finally met reality.

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