Ghana’s Grand Slam: 21 Days, 78 Countries, 5 World-Class Badminton Tournaments
The Ghana Badminton Grand Slam returns from July 3–August 17, 2025, bringing together elite athletes from 78 nations for an unprecedented 21 days of non-stop action across five thrilling tournaments. Hosted at world-class venues in Accra, this multi-event spectacle will feature Olympic qualifiers, World Cup qualifiers, and high-stakes international showdowns—all in front of a passionate global audience.
Africa AirBadminton Championships (July 3–6) – World Cup Qualifier
Junior Mixed Team Championships (August 1–3) – Rising stars battle for team glory.
West African Region 2 & African U15 Team Championships (August 4–9) – The next generation fights for supremacy.
Junior AirBadminton Championships (August 6–7) – Speed, agility, and innovation on display.
JE Wilson Ghana International Series (August 11–17) – Olympic qualifier featuring the world’s best.
Elite Competition – Olympic & World Cup qualifying spots up for grabs.
Global Stage – Athletes and fans from 78 countries unite in Ghana.
Non-Stop Action – 21 days of world-class badminton across multiple disciplines.
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Ghana’s Grand Slam: 21 Days, 78 Countries, 5 World-Class Badminton Tournaments
Building on Ghana’s proud 45+ year legacy of hosting international badminton events, the Ghana Badminton Grand Slam 2025 returns from July 3–August 17, uniting elite athletes from 78 nations for an unprecedented 21 days of non-stop action across five thrilling tournaments.
🏸 1979 – Hosted Africa Senior Championships (Ghana’s first major continental tournament)
🏸 2018 – Organized Africa Schools Championships
🏸 2018 JE Wilson Ghana International
🏸 2019 – Welcomed 27 nations to JE Wilson Ghana International (record participation)
Now in 2025, we elevate to our biggest challenge yet – 5 tournaments in 21 days!
1️⃣ Africa AirBadminton Championships (July 3–6) – World Cup Qualifier
2️⃣ Junior Mixed Team Championships (August 1–3) – Future stars compete for national glory
3️⃣ Junior Individual Championships (August 4–6) – Next-gen players battle for supremacy
4️⃣ Junior AirBadminton Championships (August 6–7) – Fast-paced innovation on display
5️⃣ JE Wilson Ghana International Series (August 11–17) – Olympic Qualifier featuring world’s best
🔥 Dual Qualification Paths – Both Olympic AND World Cup spots available
🌍 Record Global Reach – 78 nations (nearly 3× our 2019 record!)
⏳ Unprecedented Duration – 21 straight days of elite competition
🎯 Legacy Meets Future – Combining Ghana’s hosting experience with next-level ambition
Since 1979 the tournament has been exclusively sponsored by Public and Private Partnerships.
2018 – Hosted Africa Schools Championships
2018 - JE Wilson Ghana International
2019 – Welcomed 27 nations to JE Wilson Ghana International (record participation)