Some of the athletes who excelled in the 2025 National Badminton Tournament
The 2025 National Doubles Badminton Tournament came to a thrilling close on Saturday June at the Borteyman Sports Complex, with Adu Mintah Obapomba and Ama Koramah Adu Moslena emerging as champions in the mixed doubles category.
Organized by the Ghana Badminton Federation, the tournament provided a competitive platform for the nation’s top players while offering them a chance to improve their national rankings.
The one-day event featured three doubles categories: mixed doubles, men’s doubles, and women’s doubles.
Mixed Doubles:
Adu Mintah Obapomba and Ama Koramah Adu Moslena delivered a dominant performance in the finals, defeating Amofa Andy and Charity Naah to claim gold. Leslie Nii Adote Addo and Nantuo Prospera secured bronze, while Quarcoo Daniel and Feng Jiaqi finished fourth.
Women’s Doubles:
Quarcoo Racheal and Hilda Hectornia Napour Yengnone triumphed over Ama Koramah Adu Moslena and Nantuo Prospera to take first place. Stephanie Bequine and Eduam Jennifer earned bronze, with Rosemond Amasah and Margaret Sarpei placing fourth.
Men’s Doubles:
Tetteh Ruben and Francis Shang emerged victorious after a hard-fought final against Abdul-Samad Ahmad and Korampong Ebenezer. Amofa Andy and Adu Mintah Obapomba claimed bronze, while Aaron Tamakloe and Ruddock Quarcoo finished fourth.
Team Ghana selected for Grand Slam events
Following the tournament, the Ghana Badminton Federation announced the national contingent for upcoming international competitions, including key qualifiers and championships:
1. Africa AirBadminton Championships (July 3–6, 2025) – A crucial World Cup qualifier where Ghana will compete for a spot in the global tournament.
2. Junior Mixed Team Championships (August 1–3, 2025) – A team-based event showcasing Ghana’s rising young talents.
3. Junior Individual Championships (August 4–6, 2025) – An opportunity for junior players to shine in singles and doubles categories.
4. Junior AirBadminton Championships (August 6–7, 2025) – A fast-paced format testing agility and precision.
5. JE Wilson Ghana International Series (August 11–17, 2025) – A prestigious tournament attracting top regional and international players for the Olympic qualifying event
The selected athletes will undergo intensive training as they prepare to represent Ghana on the continental and global stage.
The federation expressed confidence in the team’s ability to deliver strong performances and elevate Ghana’s standing in international badminton.
With the National Doubles Tournament setting the tone for an action-packed season, badminton fans can look forward to more thrilling matches as Ghana’s finest compete for glory in the coming months.
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