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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.

Tournament Highlights:

  1. Africa AirBadminton Championships (July 3–6) – World Cup Qualifier

  2. Junior Mixed Team Championships (August 1–3) – Rising stars battle for team glory.

  3. West African Region 2 & African U15 Team Championships (August 4–9) – The next generation fights for supremacy.

  4. Junior AirBadminton Championships (August 6–7) – Speed, agility, and innovation on display.

  5. JE Wilson Ghana International Series (August 11–17) – Olympic qualifier featuring the world’s best.

Key Features:

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.

Media Accreditation:
Journalists and broadcasters interested in covering the event can register here for exclusive access.

Schedule subject to change. Follow @GhanaBadminton for updates.

Schedule of play

HisTory

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.

Ghana’s Badminton Hosting Legacy

🏸 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!

Tournament Highlights

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

Why This Is Historic

🔥 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

1979

Since 1979 the tournament has been exclusively sponsored by Public and Private Partnerships.

1979 to 2018

2018 – Hosted Africa Schools Championships

2018 - JE Wilson Ghana International

2019

 2019 – Welcomed 27 nations to JE Wilson Ghana International (record participation)

2019 to Present
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