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African AirBadminton Championships

Overview

The African AirBadminton Championships were held from September 16 to 19, 2026, in Entebbe, Uganda, featuring over 120 athletes from 14 countries.

In the opening team relay matches, Benin secured a decisive 60-37 victory over Algeria, placing them at the top of Group A. Algeria later advanced from the group after defeating Tunisia but was eliminated in the quarter-finals by Burkina Faso with a score of 53-60. Benin, entering the competition as the number two seed, progressed through the tournament by defeating Mauritius 60-52 to reach the final, where they ultimately secured the silver medal after a narrow 60-57 loss to Egypt.

Benin achieved further success by securing a continental title in the men’s triples category with a 3-0 victory over Mauritius. These performances have earned Benin a historic qualification for the 2026 BWF AirBadminton World Championships.

Entities

Entebbe · Oswald Fano-Dosh · African Badminton Confederation · Algeria national team · Carlos Miguel Kpanou

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Benin wins African AirBadminton titles and qualifies for 2026 World Championships

    Benin secured the African AirBadminton title in men's triples and earned a spot in the 2026 World Championships following strong performances in Entebbe, Uganda.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 7 sources
    Benin defeats Algeria in AirBadminton African Championships opener

    Benin defeated Algeria 60-37 in the opening team relay of the AirBadminton African Championships in Entebbe, Uganda, taking the lead in Group A.

Sources

afrikactus.com · eveildesnations.info · kawowo.com · nigeractu.info · oeildafrique.com · ouagadirect.com · planetesport.dz · tecormedias.com · tunisie-tribune.com · webdo.tn

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