Ghana made history at the 2025 Badminton Grand Slam Championships, securing a record 29 medals (12 gold, 7 silver, and 10 bronze) across all categories—sub-juniors, juniors, and seniors—cementing its dominance as the tournament’s top-performing nation.
The 21-day event, held at the state-of-the-art Borteyman Sports Complex, featured thrilling matches in the U-15, U-19, and senior divisions, drawing global attention to Ghana’s rising badminton prowess.
Ghana’s golden triumph
The host nation’s athletes delivered electrifying performances, topping the medal table with 12 gold medals—a testament to Ghana’s growing influence in world badminton.
On the final day, Ghana added two bronze medals in women’s doubles through the pairs:
- Moslena Ama Korama Adu & Rachael Quarcoo
- Jessica Lomotey & Charity Naah
Global standouts
While Ghana celebrated its historic haul, international stars also impressed:
- Indonesia dominated the mixed doubles (Bimo Prasetyo & Arlya Nabila Thesa Munggaran) and women’s doubles (Isyana Syahira Meida & Rinjani Kwinara Nastine).
- India and Kazakhstan shared bronze in men’s doubles, while Indonesia’s Thalita Ramadhani Wiryawan claimed gold in women’s singles.
Leadership praise for a flawless event
Evans Yeboah, President of the Ghana Badminton Federation, hailed the athletes and stakeholders:
“This championship has been a milestone for Ghana. Our athletes’ dedication has gained the necessary Olympic ranking points, ensuring qualification towards the 2026 Youth Olympic Games and 2028 Olympic Games. The seamless execution reflects our commitment to elevating badminton globally. With one world qualifier and two Olympic qualifiers, and 78 countries in attendance, the Grand Slam sets a new standard for future tournaments—and for Ghana as a preferred hosting nation.”
Looking ahead
With this record-breaking performance, Ghana has firmly established itself as a badminton powerhouse, inspiring a new generation of players. The federation will now focus, within its 2032 strategic plan, on nurturing talent and hosting more world-class events.
