Africa-Press – Ghana. Gabriel Atseku has become the first Ghanaian to officiate at the Badminton International Challenge held in Saint-Denis, Réunion, France.
Mr. Atseku’s participation at the tournament held from May 11-16, 2025, marks a significant milestone for Ghanaian badminton officiating, showcasing the nation’s growing influence in the global badminton community.
His professionalism, precision, and adherence to international standards as a technical official have earned him commendations from players, coaches, and fellow officials alike.
He had etched his name in history, becoming the first Ghanaian to qualify as a world-class technical official at the Badminton International Challenge.
His certification paves the way for future Ghanaian officials and reinforces Africa’s growing influence in badminton technical governance.
As one of Africa’s certified umpires, Atseku’s role at the tournament underscores the Badminton Confederation of Africa (BCA) and Badminton World Federation (BWF)’s recognition of Ghana’s commitment to developing world-class officials.
Mr. Evans Yeboah, President of the Ghana Badminton Association said Atseku’s success was a testament to years of hard work, positioning him among the sports’ elite technical officials worldwide.
He said,” Gabriel’s achievement is a proud moment for Ghana, his dedication reflects the high standards we strive for in our technical officiating programs since we began in a national talent hunt in 2018.”
“We are confident his success will pave the way for more Ghanaian officials on the international stage. We just graduated 113 technical officials, offering a side career for many people, whilst growing the pathway pool for world class officials like Gabriel Atseku.”
He said representing Ghana at this level was an incredible honour, “I am grateful for the support from the GBA and the BCA.”
“This experience has motivated me to continue upholding the integrity of the sport,” said Mr Atseku.
For More News And Analysis About Ghana Follow Africa-Press
