Badminton: Golden Shuttlers settle for bronze in All-Africa U-19 Junior Championships Mixed Team Relay
Ghana’s hopes to defend their Mixed Team Relay at the ongoing 2026 All Africa U-19 Badminton Championship in Cairo, Egypt were dashed yesterday after falling 2-1 to Algeria in the semi-finals. The defending champions represented by Francis Obeng-Shang, Obabompa Adu Mintah, Samuel Amasah, Racheal Quarcoo, Moslena Ama Korama Adu, Margaret Sarpei and Alana Faith Sullo … The post Badminton: Golden…
The Ghanaian Badminton team, known as the "Golden Shuttlers," finished the 2026 All-Africa U-19 Junior Championships Mixed Team Relay in third place after a narrow loss to Algeria in the semi-finals. The team, consisting of Francis Obeng-Shang, Obabompa Adu Mintah, Samuel Amasah, Racheal Quarcoo, Moslena Ama Korama Adu, Margaret Sarpei, and Alana Faith Sullo, had shown great promise throughout the tournament, including a strong performance in the quarter-finals against Egypt.
However, they were unable to overcome the Algerians, who secured the gold with a 55-46 victory in the first game and a 55-48 win in the second, ultimately taking the championship. Despite the setback, the Ghanaian team remains focused on their upcoming events, including the men’s and women’s singles, mixed doubles, and doubles competitions.
They also aim to compete at the BWF World Junior Championships in Cairo from October 5-17, as they continue to build points for the African rankings and the 2028 LA Olympic Games.
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