November 4, 2025
For the very first time, a series of training activities was organised in Chad in the first week of September with the support of BWF and Badminton Confederation of Africa. The aim was to implement badminton in the country and promote it, looking to introduce badminton as a vector of social cohesion in schools.
The activity:
A total of 70 children (50 boys and 20 girls) aged between 9 and 15, and 20 teachers (10 male and 10 female) were involved in the initiative, which was overseen by national coordinator Bokpe Nonvidé Bernadin.
Held in N’Djamena in Chad, the first three days were dedicated to a Shuttle Time athletes’ training camp, which enabled young participants to pick up badminton technique and get familiar with its rules, history, and evolution.
The next two days focused on the training of Shuttle Time teachers, allowing them to assimilate the key points and tasks so that they could pass on this knowledge when needed.
The programme concluded with a friendly competition among the children.
The programme was conducted in a large gymnastics hall of the Chadian Judo Federation. At the end of the programme, the participants were thrilled as most of them were attending such a high-level international training for the very first time.
Interestingly, several children in the neighbourhood came to watch the activities, accompanied by parents. Many of these parents approached the organisers, requesting opportunities for their children to participate as well, though the number of available spots was limited.
Takeaways:
- Shuttle Time training camp for young adolescents over three days.
- A Shuttle Time teachers’ training camp, bringing together 20 participants from 10 secondary schools in the city, held over two days.
- A friendly competition, bringing together local children and Shuttle Time athletes to close the programme. Around 50 children took part in this activity through various workshops, including slalom races, shuttle throws and shots over the net, rallies, tube serving, net games, targeted throws, lunges with shuttles, shuttle collection races, and more.
Impressions:
“A promising discipline, easy to practice and with a future in our country, provided that learners approach it with seriousness, discipline, and consistency in its application.” — Mbaiornadji Casimir, Secretary General of FTBAD
“A sport adaptable to anyone willing to practice it, given its various playing techniques.” — Ahmat Goukouni Boulma, President of FTBAD
“A fun and educational discipline for children, very easy to adapt.” — Abdramane Sougoumi, Vice President of FTBAD
