Ghana's Adu-Mintah and Quarcoo Secure Coveted Spots at BCA Continental Training Camp-Paving the Way for 2026 Youth Olympics
Ghana's Adu-Mintah and Quarcoo Secure Coveted Spots at BCA Continental Training Camp-Paving the Way for 2026 Youth Olympics
Accra-Ghana -19 September 2025- Ghana's rising badminton stars, Obapomba Adu-Mintah and Rachael Quarcoo, have been selected to represent the nation at the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) Youth Training Camp in Cairo, Egypt. This prestigious selection marks a significant step in their athletic careers and a crucial part of their preparation for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The camp, which gathers the continent's most promising junior talent, is designed to provide world-class coaching and competition experience.
The camp, a cornerstone of the BCA's strategic development plan, is scheduled for October 20-27, 2025, and will be conducted by renowned international expert Christian Madsen of Denmark. The initiative is designed to empower Africa's top youth players by providing world-class coaching and invaluable international exposure.
In a significant opportunity to gain competitive experience, the selected players will first compete in the Egypt Junior International Tournament from October 20-22, 2025. This tournament will serve as a perfect preparatory platform ahead of the intensive training camp.
The African Body will provide comprehensive support for the athletes, covering:
- Round-trip economy class airfare.
- Full-board accommodation and meals throughout the camp and tournament.
- All essential local transportation, including airport transfers and daily travel to venues.
The Ghana Badminton Federation has warmly accepted the invitation and will facilitate the players' participation by covering visa application costs, comprehensive travel insurance, and any additional personal expenses
"This is a tremendous recognition of the talent and hard work of tier athletes from our Junior Programme which had seen tremendous growth since 2017," said Yeboah Evans, President of the Ghana Badminton Association. "This selection by the BCA is a testament to our national development programs. Participating in a high-level international tournament followed by a camp led by an expert of Mr. Madsen's caliber is an unparalleled opportunity for their growth. We are confident they will represent Ghana with distinction and return as stronger players to inspire others, whilst we work for other opportunities for all within our Mission 2032 Strategic Plan."
This opportunity marks a crucial step in the athletes' development, placing them on a pathway to potentially compete at the highest levels of international badminton and bringing positive attention to the sport in Ghana.
Adu Mintah's process had been a massive career growth for the youngster, bringing and contributing to podium success for the team
About Ghana Badminton Federation:
The Ghana Badminton Federation is the national governing body for the sport of badminton in Ghana. Affiliated with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA), its mission is to develop, promote, administer and manage badminton throughout the country, from grassroots initiatives to elite athlete performance.
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