Ghana Unveils Elite Squad for 2025 African AirBadminton Championships
Defending Champions Begin Intensive Training Ahead of Historic Global Tournament Series
Accra, Ghana – June 17, 2025 – The Ghana Badminton Association (GBA) today announced its national team for the 2025 African AirBadminton Championships, marking the first step in Ghana's unprecedented hosting of the AirBadminton World Series. The defending African champions will begin residential training this weekend to prepare for both the continental championships and their role as hosts of the global AirBadminton tournament series from July 3-6, 2025, at the Laboma Beach Resort. The 2025 season represents a historic moment for Ghanaian sports, with the nation simultaneously defending its continental title while hosting one of five global AirBadminton World Series tournaments - the first major international badminton event in West Africa.
The Championship Squad
Ghana's dream team features:
- Rachael Quarcoo- Korle Gonno, Greater Accra Region(Women's Triple, Mix Team Relay)
- Leslie Nii Adote Addo-Osu, Greater Accra Region(Men's Triple, Mix Team Relay)
- Ahmad Abdul-Samad-Bimbila, Upper West Region(Men's Triple, Mix Team Relay)
- Moslena Ama Korama Adu-Agona Nyakrom, Central Region Region(Women's Triple, Mix Team Relay)
- Charity Naah-Waa, Upper West Region(Women's Triple, Mix Team Relay)
- Jennifer Eduam-Kasoa, Central Region Region (Women's Triple, Mix Team Relay)
- Ebenezer Korampong, Tema, Greater Accra Region (Men's Triple, Mix Team Relay)
- Brempong Ofori-Acheampong, Koforidua, Eastern Region (Men's Triple, Mix Team Relay)
Historic Double Challenge
The team faces a landmark season:
- Defend Africa's crown at the Continental Championships
- Compete against 17 nations in Ghana's hosting of the AirBadminton World Series (July 3-6, 2025) - one of only five global host nations
Road to Glory
Starting this weekend at Laboma Beach Resort, the squad will undergo:
✓ Advanced match simulations ✓ Sport-specific strength programs
✓ Tactical video analysis sessions ✓ Pressure scenario training
"This is Ghana's biggest year in badminton history," said Yeboah Evans, President of Ghana Badminton, Former Vice President, Ghana Olympic Committee and the current Treasurer of the National Olympic Committee. "We're not just defending our title - we're preparing to showcase African excellence when the world comes to Ghana this July 3-6, 2025."
National Mobilization
The GBA calls for:
• Corporate partners for team preparation • Volunteers for the global event • Media coverage of Ghana's 5 international campaign
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