The Ugandan Girls Badminton Team is currently making waves as they represent Uganda and Africa at the prestigious Uber Cup in Chengdu, China. Placed in Group C alongside badminton powerhouses Japan, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, the team faces tough competition in their quest to showcase their talent on the global stage.
Shuttle Time National Coordinator, Tunisian Badminton Federation
I was born in the big coastal city of Sfax in the center of Tunisia. I come from a sporting family which encouraged sport, as they believed that a healthy mind resides in a healthy body.
I played various sports, especially athletics and rugby, until 2010 when I started my sports management career.
I was born and raised in the city of Hawassa in Ethiopia. Various sports were played in my village. I used to play handball and badminton.
Early Experience of Badminton
When I was a primary school student, some coaches came to introduce badminton. That was about 25 years ago. When I saw it for the first time, it looked so different from other sports, and that made me want to learn more about it. It was an unforgettable experience.
Shuttle Time Tutor, Botswana Badminton Association
Childhood Days
I started playing badminton when I was 15 years old.
My first coach was Barbadian and he believed in badminton basics, so we were taken through proper basic movement and then racket skills followed. My coach also motivated me by always giving me challenging tasks. The badminton team was like family to me, we were always supportive of each other.
Shuttle Time Tutor, Badminton Federation of Cameroon
I grew up in a difficult neighborhood called Ekoundou in Yaoundé. I’m currently a teacher of Physical Education and sports.
I saw badminton for the first time in 2004 when I was a student at SOA University. it was during the Badminton Cameroon Cup. What struck me was that it was spectacular, a lot of fun and without physical contact.
Following that experience, I had had a dialogue with the national trainer at the time, Jean Louis Tamba, who advised me to become a trainer.
I grew up as a sportsperson. My father introduced me to sports; he played lawn tennis and hockey. I played all indoor racket sports and netball. I am a single mother of four boys. I enjoy dancing exercises and traditional games which involve everyone. I love interactions, meeting new people, and helping out where I can.
Shuttle Time Tutor, Badminton Association of Zimbabwe
I grew up as a sports-loving child, active all year round. As a child I did athletics, soccer, hockey and volleyball. During holidays I’d hang out with friends playing video games as well as street soccer which is very popular in Zimbabwe and we would also play street cricket influenced by the hosting of the World Cup by Zimbabwe and South Africa in 2003. I was a very adventurous kid, always trying new things.
Celebrating Women in Badminton: A Successful Event by the Senegalese Badminton Federation
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Author:
Bernadin Bokpe
Wednesday, April 24, 2024 - 22:27
In honor of International Women’s Day, the Gender Equity Committee of the Senegalese Badminton Federation orchestrated a remarkable and insightful event, aiming to spotlight and celebrate women in badminton.
