By Rihana Adam, GNA
Accra, Oct. 4, GNA – Ghana’s Golden Shuttlers have secured four medals at the ongoing 2026 All Africa U-19 Badminton Championship in Cairo, Egypt.
The impressive medal haul comprises a silver medal in the women’s doubles and three bronze medals from the mixed doubles and mixed team relay events.
The women’s doubles pair of Moslena Adu and Rachael Quarcoo produced a spirited performance to reach the final after defeating their Egyptian opponents 15-8, 15-9 in the semi-final.
In the final, Adu and Quarcoo pushed the top-seeded pair from Mauritius to three games, losing narrowly 15-9, 9-15, 13-15 to settle for the silver medal.
The pair came within two points of claiming the gold medal after a closely contested encounter.
Ghana had earlier secured two bronze medals in the Mixed Doubles, alongside a bronze medal in the Mixed Team Relay, to take the country’s total medal tally to four.
The mixed team relay bronze medal-winning team included Adu-Mintah, Amasah, Obeng-Shang, Quarcoo, Sarpei, Sulloand Adu.
The performance marks a significant achievement for Ghana’s young badminton players, who displayed determination and resilience against strong opposition from across Africa.
The Golden Shuttlers expressed appreciation to their supporters for their encouragement throughout the championship, saying the medals represented the hard work and determination of Team Ghana.
Meanwhile, the 48-country World Championships mixed team relay is scheduled to begin on Monday, with Ghana expected to continue its campaign on the international stage.
The Ghana Badminton Association has rallied support for the team on the slogan “Rally for Ghana,” as the Golden Shuttlers seek to build on their impressive showing in Cairo.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
4 Oct. 2026
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