{"id":100615,"date":"2025-10-26T12:17:18","date_gmt":"2025-10-26T12:17:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/?p=100615"},"modified":"2025-10-26T17:45:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-26T17:45:06","slug":"ghana-badminton-makes-history-with-seven-nominations-at-prestigious-swag-50-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/ghana-badminton-makes-history-with-seven-nominations-at-prestigious-swag-50-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Badminton Makes History with Seven Nominations at Prestigious SWAG @50 Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-100615\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-100615-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-100615-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-100615-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t><h3 class=\"widget-title\">GHANA BADMINTON ACHIEVES HISTORIC MILESTONE WITH SEVEN NOMINATIONS AT PRESTIGIOUS SWAG @50 AWARDS<\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p><strong><em>National Federation\u2019s holistic growth strategy earns unprecedented recognition across administrative, athletes, and officiating categories.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>ACCRA, Ghana \u2013 October 9, 2025<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 The Ghana Badminton Association (BAG) has cemented its status as a powerhouse of Ghanaian sports, securing a historic seven nominations for the 50th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards. This remarkable achievement highlights the federation's comprehensive success, from its strategic leadership and world-class athletic performances to its robust development infrastructure.<\/p>\n<p>This broad suite of nominations is unprecedented for the sport in Ghana and positions badminton as one of the nation's most dynamic and effectively managed athletic disciplines. It serves as a powerful endorsement of the BAG's \"2032 Mission\" strategy, which focuses on sustainable growth from the grassroots to the elite level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Testament to Systemic Excellence<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The nominations celebrate every facet of the badminton ecosystem, underscoring a year of exceptional achievement:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>SWAG Top 5 Federations:<\/strong>\u00a0Ghana badminton is recognized as one of the top five national sports governing bodies, a testament to its operational excellence, governance, and overall impact.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100826 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2610\" height=\"1386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02.png 2610w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02-1536x816.png 1536w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02-2048x1088.png 2048w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02-1200x637.png 1200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02-1980x1051.png 1980w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Picture-02-600x319.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2610px) 100vw, 2610px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>National Team of the Year:<\/strong> In the review year, the National Badminton Doubles Team made history, achieving unprecedented international podium results on both continental and world stages\u2014a feat unmatched by any other national federation or sport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-100608\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/b_20251006_1436_WorldJuniorMixedTeamChampionships2025_BPJS3341.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/b_20251006_1436_WorldJuniorMixedTeamChampionships2025_BPJS3341.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/b_20251006_1436_WorldJuniorMixedTeamChampionships2025_BPJS3341-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/b_20251006_1436_WorldJuniorMixedTeamChampionships2025_BPJS3341-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/b_20251006_1436_WorldJuniorMixedTeamChampionships2025_BPJS3341-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/b_20251006_1436_WorldJuniorMixedTeamChampionships2025_BPJS3341-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/b_20251006_1436_WorldJuniorMixedTeamChampionships2025_BPJS3341-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Badminton Player of the Year: <\/strong>Adu-Mintah is nominated for the sport's top individual prize\u2014a landmark achievement that crowns his excellence and inspires a new generation of Ghanaian players.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100596 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2733\" height=\"3821\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2.jpg 2733w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2-215x300.jpg 215w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2-732x1024.jpg 732w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2-768x1074.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2-1099x1536.jpg 1099w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2-1465x2048.jpg 1465w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2-1200x1678.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2-1980x2768.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_2231-2-600x839.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2733px) 100vw, 2733px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sports Administrator of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Evans Yeboah<\/strong>, A key architect of Ghana's sports ecosystem, Evans Yeboah is nominated for transformative leadership across his roles as Competition Director for Badminton Africa and President of Ghana Badminton. The finance, sports administration, and technology consultant has championed strategic government policy and led national teams at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. His nomination celebrates a proven blueprint for building a sustainable sports enterprise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100834 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Evans_pic.png\" alt=\"Evans Yeboah\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Evans_pic.png 600w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Evans_pic-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Evans_pic-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Evans_pic-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Evans_pic-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Evans_pic-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Evans_pic-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/Evans_pic-375x375.png 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>A Full Spectrum of Talent<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The federation\u2019s success is further highlighted by nominations that honor its crucial supporting pillars:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Referee\/Umpire of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Francis Yeboah<\/strong>\u00a0is nominated for his officiating excellence per his young age and consistent high-standard performance in continental competitions, bringing esteemed recognition to Ghana's officiating corps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100830 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800.jpg\" alt=\"Francis Yeboah\" width=\"3287\" height=\"3287\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800.jpg 3287w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-1536x1536.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-2048x2048.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-1200x1200.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-1980x1980.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-200x200.jpg 200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_9800-375x375.jpg 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3287px) 100vw, 3287px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Student Athlete of the Year:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Moslina Adu<\/strong>\u00a0is acknowledged for her exemplary dedication in successfully balancing the demands of elite sport with academic pursuits with higher excellence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100521 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331.jpg\" alt=\"Moslena Adu\" width=\"3281\" height=\"3509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331.jpg 3281w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331-281x300.jpg 281w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331-957x1024.jpg 957w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331-768x821.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331-1436x1536.jpg 1436w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331-1915x2048.jpg 1915w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331-1200x1283.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331-1980x2118.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_3331-600x642.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 3281px) 100vw, 3281px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Meritorious Award:<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Moses Adu<\/strong>\u00a0will be honored for his lifelong and invaluable service to badminton. His journey, spanning over 15 years from pioneering grassroots development from Agona Swedru to achieving podium success internationally, embodies the spirit of the sport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100828 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2537\" height=\"3380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664.jpg 2537w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664-769x1024.jpg 769w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664-768x1023.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664-1153x1536.jpg 1153w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664-1537x2048.jpg 1537w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664-1200x1599.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664-1980x2638.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_8664-600x799.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2537px) 100vw, 2537px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Leadership Perspective<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis is a monumental moment for Ghana Badminton,\u201d said Mr. Evans Yeboah, President of the Ghana Badminton Association. \u201cTo be recognized across seven categories\u2014from stellar athletes like Obapomba Adu-Mintah to dedicated administrators like Moses Adu and brilliant officials like Francis Yeboah\u2014is a resounding validation of our collective strategy. These are not just individual awards, but a victory for every player, coach, and stakeholder in our ecosystem. We are profoundly grateful to SWAG for this honour.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Strategic Significance and Future Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This sweeping recognition at Ghana's most prestigious sports awards signifies a pivotal shift, firmly placing badminton in the mainstream national sporting conversation. It acts as a powerful catalyst for grassroots participation and stands as a compelling case study of systemic success in Ghanaian sports administration.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-100827 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh.png 1080w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/wuspr28y5fklezwyqkmh-375x375.png 375w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The entire Ghana Badminton family looks forward to celebrating this golden jubilee milestone at the star-studded SWAG Awards ceremony with the wider Ghanaian sports and corporate \u00a0fraternity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>**ENDS**<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>About Ghana Badminton Federation:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe Ghana Badminton Federation is the national governing body for the sport of badminton in Ghana. Affiliated with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Confederation of African Badminton (CAB), the BAG is dedicated to promoting, developing, and regulating badminton at all levels across the country. Its \"2032 Mission\" is a long-term strategic plan focused on achieving sustained excellence and growing the sport's footprint nationwide.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-100615-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-100615-0-1-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"1\" ><div id=\"pl-w67c5b4a8cdc9d\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w67c5b4a8cdc9d-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w67c5b4a8cdc9d-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w67c5b4a8cdc9d-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_siteorigin-panels-builder panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div id=\"pl-w67c5b4a8cdcaa\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-w67c5b4a8cdcaa-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-w67c5b4a8cdcaa-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-w67c5b4a8cdcaa-0-0-0\" class=\"so-panel widget widget_sow-editor panel-first-child panel-last-child\" data-index=\"0\" ><div\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\tclass=\"so-widget-sow-editor so-widget-sow-editor-base\"\n\t\t\t\n\t\t>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<div class=\"side-bar-463800\">\n<div class=\"sub-cont-1-side-bar-463801\">\n<h2>Useful links<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/about-membership\/\">About membership<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/women-in-badminton\/\">Women in Badminton<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/find-a-club\/\">Find a club<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/find-a-place-to-play\/\">Find a place to play<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/2025-event-calendar\/2\">2025 Event Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"sub-cont-3-side-bar-463803\">\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Simply put, you are the Team Behind the Team!<br \/>\nFunds raised through this campaign are used to develop the Sports movement from the grassroot level and encourage our Athletes to strive for excellence at national and international competitions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When you give to this Fund, 100% of your gift goes to the athletes and the programs that help them succeed, in sports and life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"latest-red-box-08771223\">\n<p>Make a Donation Today!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/donate\/%20\">Donate<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National Federation\u2019s holistic growth strategy earns unprecedented recognition across administrative, athletes, and officiating categories. ACCRA, Ghana \u2013 October 9, 2025\u00a0\u2013 The Ghana Badminton Association (BAG) has cemented its status as a powerhouse of Ghanaian sports, securing a historic seven nominations for the 50th Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards. This remarkable achievement highlights the 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