Badminton: GOC hails GBA’s feat at 2026 Grand Slam

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has praised the Ghana Badminton Association (GBA) and the national badminton team for their outstanding performance at the 2026 Badminton Grand Slam tournament. Held at the Borteyman Sports Complex, the five-day event concluded on Sunday with Ghana securing one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals, placing them second on the medal table among 38 participating nations.

GOC president Richard Akpokavie highlighted the athletes' exceptional talent, stating that this achievement marked a watershed moment for Ghana's sporting sector, representing the country's strongest individual-event performance at an Olympic qualifier in 64 years. The GOC emphasized that this result signals Ghana's readiness for international competitions, including the upcoming Youth Olympic Games in Dakar and the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

Akpokavie expressed his congratulations to the badminton team, affirming the GOC's unwavering support as they prepare for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Senegal. The tournament served as an official world-ranking event and Los Angeles 2028 Olympic qualifier, showcasing intense national and regional competitions. Over the past year, Ghana's badminton teams have amassed a total of 29 medals across six global tournaments held in Ghana, alongside four medals at the African Youth Games in Angola.