The series, which began on July 3, featured back-to-back competitions ranging from AirBadminton to the All Africa U15 Championship, the J.E. Wilson U19 Juniors, and the prestigious Seniors Slam. It was a showcase of world-class badminton, with powerhouse Indonesia dominating at the senior level, while Ghana made its mark across several categories.
At the AirBadminton event, Team Ghana secured five medals — 3 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze. The All Africa U15 Championship delivered another golden moment as Ghana bagged five gold and 1 silver. The J.E. Wilson U19 Juniors event saw Ghana win 2 gold, 1 silver, and 5 bronze medals. The series climaxed with the J.E. Wilson International Seniors Slam, where Ghana added 2 bronze medals, bringing the nation’s overall tally to 21 medals across five grand slam competitions.
Speaking after the tournament, President of Badminton Ghana, Mr. Evans Yeboah, described the event as a landmark success; “you saw countries like Indonesia, Australia, Japan, Canada, Switzerland, Portugal, Thailand among others — all bringing a total of 78 countries, which culminated the event since we began in July 3rd. So, for us, it’s been an awesome journey. It’s been an awesome success with all the performance measures that, as a national governing body, we have put in place, and it’s working well for the future of all the athletes and the country. We’re extremely satisfied. Look, these are athletes that have come all over the world to gain ranking points for Los Angeles 2028. And for us to be able to see the world-class tournament that we have had, it shows that Ghana is capable of hosting mega events.”
He also praised Ghana’s athletes, highlighting rising stars like Moslena and Adu Mintah, currently Africa’s No. 1 in junior mixed doubles, and other junior pairs ranked No. 2 on the continent. He expressed confidence that Ghana’s strong showing would serve as a springboard for upcoming global competitions, including the World Junior Championships in India next month (with 67 countries competing), the African Youth Games in Angola this December, and the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal, all serving as pathways to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The conclusion of the 21-day badminton series not only showcased Ghana’s organizational capacity but also reaffirmed the country’s place as an emerging force in African badminton.
By; Victoria Kwofie
