Africa-Press – Botswana. Continental championships arrive in Tlokweng as Botswana readies athletes and infrastructure for a week-long test.
Botswana will host the Badminton All Africa Championships from February 9 to 15, 2026, with matches scheduled at Royal Aria in Tlokweng. The event, sanctioned by the Badminton Confederation of Africa, brings the continent’s top players to Botswana at a time when the sport is seeking wider regional visibility.
According to the Botswana Badminton Association (BBA), preparations for both competition and hosting duties are nearing completion.
Team Preparations
The BBA Public Relations Officer, Thobo Tshosa, said Team Botswana’s build-up has followed a structured and extended programme. Speaking in a telephone interview, he noted that athletes have been in intensive preparation since early 2025, combining local training camps with regional competitions.
“Most notably, the team is currently in Hyderabad, India, for a High-Performance Training camp (15th January – 5th February),” Tshosa said. “India is a global powerhouse in badminton, and this exposure is specifically designed to give our players a competitive edge just days before the championships begin.”
He added that the squad had responded well to the demands of the programme and was in good physical condition ahead of the tournament.
Selected Squad
Botswana has named a nine-player team for the championships. The men’s squad consists of Tefo Kabomo, Godknows Ketlhabanetswe, Tshepo Perekisi, Tumelo Moilwa, and Tsamorena Kgosidialwa. The women’s team includes Keletso Ntebela, Tsholofelo Willie, Tebogo Ndzinge, and Tessa Kabelo.
The team will compete under the guidance of coaches Oreeditse Thela and Keita Fukuda.
Hosting Readiness
Beyond the athletes, Tshosa said operational preparations had entered their final stage. With less than a week before the opening matches, attention has shifted to logistics and technical requirements.
“Our administrative and technical teams are working around the clock to ensure every detail, from transport to court officiating, meets continental standards,” he said.
Wider Significance
Hosting the championships marks a notable moment for Botswana sport, placing the country at the centre of African badminton for a full week. Tshosa said the association views the event as an opportunity to showcase local organisational capacity while encouraging public support for the national team.
“To our fans: come out in February and be the ‘extra player’ for Team Botswana,” he said.
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“India is a global powerhouse in badminton, and this exposure is specifically designed to give our players a competitive edge just days before the championships begin.”
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