Borteyman Sports Complex Set to Host Ghana Grand Slam 2026 as Africa’s Best Battle for World Ranking and Olympic Qualification Points
By Achore Richard
Accra is set to become the heartbeat of international badminton as the Ghana Grand Slam 2026 serves off at the Borteyman Sports Complex from August 7 to August 16, bringing together some of the world’s finest players for one of Africa’s biggest badminton events.
The 10-day championship will feature the JE Wilson Future Series and International Series, with elite athletes from 38 countries competing for valuable Badminton World Federation (BWF) World Ranking points and crucial qualification points towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
The tournament is expected to showcase world-class badminton across men’s singles, women’s singles, doubles and mixed doubles, while reinforcing Ghana’s growing reputation as a premier destination for international sporting events.
The opening day promises exciting contests as Ghanaian stars take centre stage. Ruben Tetteh-Wayoe will face Spain’s Jaime Herrera, while Brempong Ofori-Acheampong takes on Uganda’s Nsubuga Reagan in what are expected to be thrilling encounters before a passionate home crowd.
Leading Ghana’s charge is Francis Obeng Shang, Africa’s highest-ranked men’s singles player, who will be aiming to make home advantage count against a strong international field. He will be joined by multiple national champion Ahmad Abdul-Samad, alongside rising talents Brempong Ofori-Acheampong and Ruben Tetteh-Wayoe as Team Ghana looks to make a strong statement on home soil.
Beyond the medals, the Ghana Grand Slam represents a significant milestone for African badminton.
The event offers players a vital opportunity to improve their global rankings and strengthen their quest for qualification to the LA 2028 Olympic Games, while giving Ghanaian athletes the rare advantage of competing for valuable points in front of their home supporters.
With free admission for spectators, organisers are encouraging sports fans, students and families to fill the Borteyman Sports Complex throughout the competition and experience top-level international badminton firsthand.
As players from across Africa, Europe, Asia and beyond converge on Accra, the Ghana Grand Slam 2026 promises ten days of elite competition, unforgettable moments and another opportunity for Ghana to demonstrate its growing capacity to host world-class sporting events.
From August 7 to 16, all roads lead to the Borteyman Sports Complex—where Africa’s court becomes the centre of the badminton world.