{"id":98397,"date":"2025-03-21T15:04:51","date_gmt":"2025-03-21T15:04:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/?p=98397"},"modified":"2025-03-22T13:34:46","modified_gmt":"2025-03-22T13:34:46","slug":"ghana-secures-hosting-rights-for-2025-africa-airbadminton-championships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/ghana-secures-hosting-rights-for-2025-africa-airbadminton-championships\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Secures Hosting Rights for 2025 Africa AirBadminton Championships"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"pl-98397\"  class=\"panel-layout\" ><div id=\"pg-98397-0\"  class=\"panel-grid panel-no-style\" ><div id=\"pgc-98397-0-0\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-98397-0-0-0\" 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 Secures Hosting Rights for 2025 Africa AirBadminton Championships <\/h3>\n<div class=\"siteorigin-widget-tinymce textwidget\">\n\t<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Ghana Secures Hosting Rights for 2025 Africa AirBadminton Championships and Unveils Ghana\u2019s Grand Slam: 21 Days of Non-Stop Badminton\u00a0Excellence Featuring 7 World-Class Events and 91 Nations<\/strong><strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98401 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-21-at-12.41.47.jpeg\" alt=\"Airbadminton Africa Ghana\" width=\"1080\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-21-at-12.41.47.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-21-at-12.41.47-300x197.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-21-at-12.41.47-1024x671.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-21-at-12.41.47-768x503.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/WhatsApp-Image-2025-03-21-at-12.41.47-600x393.jpeg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Accra, Ghana \u2013 March 21, 2025 \u2013 In a historic moment for African sports, Ghana has been awarded the hosting rights for the 2025 Africa AirBadminton Championships, becoming the first West African nation to host this prestigious continental event. The announcement was made official by the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA) and Badminton World Federation following a highly competitive bidding process involving many countries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This landmark achievement underscores Ghana\u2019s growing influence in the global badminton community and its commitment to advancing the sport across the continent. The 2025 Africa AirBadminton Championships will serve as a qualifier for the inaugural AirBadminton World Cup, set to take place in November 2025 in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98415 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1920\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px.png 1920w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-1200x1200.png 1200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-200x200.png 200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-400x400.png 400w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Blue-and-Orange-Modern-Illustrative-Badminton-Logo-1920-x-1920-px-375x375.png 375w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>Ghana\u2019s Grand Slam: 21 Days of Non-Stop Badminton Action<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In addition to hosting the Africa AirBadminton Championships, Ghana is proud to announce Ghana\u2019s Grand Slam, a 21-day non-stop badminton extravaganza from July 27 to August 17, 2025. This unprecedented event will feature:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">7 World-Class International Badminton Tournaments<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Participation from 91 countries across the globe<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98411 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture4-1-700x520-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"520\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture4-1-700x520-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture4-1-700x520-1-300x223.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture4-1-700x520-1-600x446.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">A celebration of badminton excellence, showcasing both traditional and AirBadminton disciplines<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ghana\u2019s Grand Slam will leverage the state-of-the-art infrastructure developed from the African Games, further solidifying the nation\u2019s capability to host world-class sporting events, for many Olympic qualifiers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98404 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n-1980x1320.jpg 1980w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/482005427_654001617026696_6681634561386535768_n-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>A Testament to Ghana\u2019s Organizational Excellence<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The successful bid to host the 2025 Africa AirBadminton Championships is a testament to Ghana\u2019s organizational capacity, vision for sports development, and commitment to fostering unity through sports. The Ghana Badminton Association\u2019s comprehensive presentation to the continental and world governing bodies highlighted the nation\u2019s readiness to deliver a memorable and impactful global tournament with 91 nations coming to Ghana, welcoming news for Ghana\u2019s new Ministry of Sports &amp; Recreation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98402 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image002.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"902\" height=\"411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image002.jpg 902w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image002-300x137.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image002-768x350.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/image002-600x273.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 902px) 100vw, 902px\" \/>Yeboah Evans, President of the Ghana Badminton Association, expressed his excitement:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\u201cThis is a monumental achievement for Ghana and the entire African badminton community. Hosting the Africa AirBadminton Championships and Ghana\u2019s Grand Slam is a testament to our dedication to growing the sport and providing a platform for athletes to shine as the current African Champions. We are ready to welcome the world to Ghana for an unforgettable celebration of badminton.\u201d<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98425 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07455-1536x1185-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1536\" height=\"1185\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07455-1536x1185-1.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07455-1536x1185-1-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07455-1536x1185-1-1024x790.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07455-1536x1185-1-768x593.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07455-1536x1185-1-1200x926.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/DSC07455-1536x1185-1-600x463.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/>A New Era for AirBadminton in Africa<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">AirBadminton, the dynamic outdoor version of traditional badminton, is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. The 2025 Africa AirBadminton Championships will feature thrilling events, including Team Relay, Women\u2019s Triples, and Men\u2019s Triples. The highest-ranked teams from the Team Relay event will qualify for the AirBadminton World Cup 2025 in the UAE.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This championship represents a unique opportunity for African athletes to showcase their talent on a global stage and inspire the next generation of badminton players.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98428 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GALJ_PhXwAAXEc3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GALJ_PhXwAAXEc3.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GALJ_PhXwAAXEc3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GALJ_PhXwAAXEc3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GALJ_PhXwAAXEc3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GALJ_PhXwAAXEc3-600x338.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/> Building on the Legacy of the African Games<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ghana\u2019s ability to host such high-profile events is a direct result of the world-class infrastructure developed for the African Games. These facilities have positioned Ghana as a hub for international sports, capable of hosting events of Olympic caliber.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-98430 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2610\" height=\"1386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1.png 2610w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1-300x159.png 300w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1-1024x544.png 1024w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1-768x408.png 768w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1-1536x816.png 1536w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1-2048x1088.png 2048w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1-1200x637.png 1200w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1-1980x1051.png 1980w, https:\/\/ghanabadminton.org\/ghanabadminton.org_BACKUP\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Picture-for-Course-1-600x319.png 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2610px) 100vw, 2610px\" \/>Join Us in Ghana for the Ultimate Badminton Experience<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ghana invites the global badminton community to join us in 2025 for a celebration of sportsmanship, talent, and unity. From the Africa AirBadminton Championships to Ghana\u2019s Grand Slam, the nation is ready to deliver an unforgettable experience for players, fans, and stakeholders alike.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">END***<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">________________________________________<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About the Ghana Badminton Association<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Ghana Badminton Association is dedicated to promoting and developing badminton across Ghana. Through grassroots initiatives, international competitions, and partnerships, the association aims to elevate the sport and inspire future champions.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">About AirBadminton<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">AirBadminton is an innovative outdoor version of badminton designed to make the sport more accessible and engaging. Played on various surfaces, AirBadminton combines fast-paced action with a festival-like atmosphere, attracting new audiences and expanding the global badminton community.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Follow Us:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">#Ghana2025 #AirBadminton #GhanaGrandSlam #BadmintonExcellence #ProudlyAfrican #RoadToWorldCup<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"pgc-98397-0-1\"  class=\"panel-grid-cell\" ><div id=\"panel-98397-0-1-0\" 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\"  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