Mariam Eniola Bolaji Honoured with the 2024 Africa Women in Badminton Award
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 08:58
The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is proud to announce that Mariam Eniola Bolaji of Nigeria has been awarded the 2024 Africa Women in Badminton Award (AWIBA). The award was presented during the BCA and BWF Annual General Meetings (AGM) 2025, held in Xiamen, China.
This prestigious award recognises Mariam’s exceptional journey in badminton, from her early days on the courts in Nigeria to her historic achievement at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where she won a bronze medal, making her the first African athlete to win an Olympic or Paralympic medal in badminton.
Algeria’s First Sudirman Cup: A Notable Journey from Africa to the World Stage
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 08:42
Photo Credit : Badminton Photo
The year 2025 will always be remembered in Algerian badminton history. For the first time ever, Algeria qualified for the prestigious TotalEnergies BWF Sudirman Cup Finals, the World Mixed Team Badminton Championships. This was a dream come true for both the players and the whole country, especially as they had never played in this world-level team competition before.
From Classrooms to Champions: Tunisia Honoured with Africa Shuttle Time Award 2024
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 08:31
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.
A New Era for African Badminton: BCA and Yonex Team Up for Growth
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Author:
Tejraj Pultoo
Wednesday, July 23, 2025 - 08:28
The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is proud to announce a new and exciting partnership with Yonex, one of the most respected badminton brands in the world. This partnership will help support the development of badminton across Africa and bring new hope and opportunities to many athletes and communities on the continent.
The Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) is pleased to announce the 7th BCA Para Badminton Workshop, to be held from 27 to 29 September 2025 in Abia State, Nigeria.
The workshop will consist of two parallel components:
We refer to our prospectus regarding the Africa AirBadminton Championships 2025, a BWF-sanctioned qualifier for the AirBadminton World Cup, scheduled to take place from 3rd to 6th July 2025 in Accra, Ghana.
Please be advised of the following important updates to the Prospectus:
BCA MEMO – All Africa U15 Championships 2025 Prospectus & Update on the All Africa School Championships 2025
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - 17:07
We are pleased to announce the release of the Prospectus for the 2025 All Africa Under 15 & AirBadminton Championships, which will be hosted in Accra, Ghana from 1st to 7th August 2025, at the Borteyman Sports Complex.
Creating New Pathways: BCA and Yonex Collaborate to Grow Badminton in Africa
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Author:
Ali Elkhateeb
Saturday, April 26, 2025 - 05:11
Xiamen, CHINA –Yonex is honored to support the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) through a new equipment agreement designed to empower athletes and communities across the continent. This agreement represents an important step in supporting the development of badminton across Africa. Through this partnership, BCA and Yonex aim to grow badminton in Africa by working together and creating new opportunities.
Vacancy – National Coach Position at Badminton South Africa
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Author:
Faadil Sayed
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 - 13:42
Badminton South Africa – National Coach
Badminton South Africa is seeking a highly driven and experienced National Coach to lead the High Performance Programme and mentor the Junior National Coach. The successful candidate will be responsible for upskilling players in national squads, obtaining All Africa medals, and developing world-class training plans. Applicants must submit their CV and covering letter by April 30, 2025, detailing their coaching experiences and strategies for improving player performance.
