# African AirBadminton Championships

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/african-airbadminton-championships
> Updated: 2026-09-19T22:06:56.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-19: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benin-secures-silver-at-african-airbadminton-championships

### 2026-09-16: 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.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/benin-defeats-algeria-in-airbadminton-african-championships-opener

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Cite as: African AirBadminton Championships. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/african-airbadminton-championships