The President of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), Kwabena Yeboah, has congratulated Ghana’s national junior badminton team, the Golden Shuttlers, following their outstanding performance at the All Africa U-19 Badminton Championships and the 2026 BWF World Junior Championships in Egypt.
The team, led by Ghana Badminton Federation President Evans Yeboah, paid a courtesy call on the SWAG President to present their medals and share their achievements after the competitions, which began on September 24.
Speaking on behalf of the team, Evans Yeboah disclosed that Ghana won one silver and three bronze medals at the African U-19 Championships before claiming the prestigious Team Cheers gold award at the World Junior Championships.
He described the achievement as historic, noting that Ghana had never attained such success at this level in the country’s 65-year badminton history. He also highlighted the support of four SWAG members who accompanied the team, describing the collaboration between sports and the media as vital to promoting badminton in Ghana.
Congratulating the players, Kwabena Yeboah said: “You made us proud with the little support you receive; you put smiles on our faces.”
Drawing on his experience with the Ghana Table Tennis Association, he acknowledged the challenges faced by less-funded sports and praised the players for winning medals at both continental and global levels.
“You deserved all the recognition. We as sports journalists have a duty and responsibility to tell your story,” he added.
Kwabena Yeboah also commended the team’s discipline, commitment and dedication, urging the players to maintain those values.
“The little I have seen from you guys, I see a lot of discipline, I see a lot of commitment and dedication, and I encourage you to continue to be disciplined. This sport will always open doors for you guys, so keep it up,” he said.
At the African U-19 Championships in Cairo, Ghana won silver in women’s doubles through Moslena Ama Korama Adu and Racheal Quarcoo, alongside bronze medals in the mixed team relay and mixed doubles, with the team’s individual performances also contributing to its medal tally.
At the World Junior Championships, Ghana won the Team Cheers Award, finishing ahead of Germany and the Philippines to become the first African country to claim the accolade.
The Ghana squad comprised Francis Obeng-Shang, Obabompa Adu-Mintah, Samuel Kotey Amasah, Racheal Quarcoo, Moslena Ama Korama Adu, Margaret Amioko Sarpei and Alana Faith Sullo.
The Golden Shuttlers’ remarkable success has not only brought pride to the nation but has also inspired a new generation of young athletes to take up the sport, with many eager to follow in their footsteps.