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9th Lagos Badminton Classics: Top seeds qualify for quarter-finals in women’s singles

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1 month ago

August 28, 2026

Top-seeded players at the ongoing 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics have secured places in the quarter-finals of the women’s singles, with No. 2 seed Disha Gupta of the USA leading the way.

The 9th Lagos International Badminton Classics is taking place at the Indoor Sports Hall of the Nigeria Institute of Sports (NIS), National Stadium, Surulere, Lagos.

The competition, which began on Wednesday, is scheduled to end on Saturday.

To book her place in the quarter-finals, Gupta defeated Nigeria’s Naomi Tanko 2-0 (21-10, 21-10) in the Round of 32 and will now face Myssha Khan of the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

No. 3 seed Petra Maixnerova of the Czech Republic also fought her way into the quarter-finals after defeating India’s Jameet Kaur to set up a clash against Ania Setien, who beat Belgium’s Clara Lassaux.

No. 4 seed Prakriti Bharath of the UAE also secured a quarter-final berth after a fierce battle with compatriot Sakshi Kurbkhelgi, winning 21-14, 13-21, 21-10.

Bharath is expected to face Prasha Bonam, who edged Czech Republic’s Van Coppenolle 21-16, 21-16.

No. 7 seed Agnes Korosi of Hungary defeated UAE’s Mia Sundaparadian 16-21, 21-16, 21-17 to set up a clash against India’s Surya Tamiri.

Earlier, unseeded Tamiri caused the major upset of the competition when she sent top seed Azzahra of Azerbaijan out of the tournament with a 21-13, 21-18 victory.

All is now set for the clash between Korosi and Tamiri in the quarter-final pairing at the Indoor Sports Hall of the NIS, National Stadium, Surulere.

Speaking with newsmen, Gupta said she was more focused on her game than her opponents.

“I need to focus on my game, get enough rest and prepare myself mentally. Who I am facing now does not matter; good training and composure are more important,” she said.

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AACT 2026: 31 Days to Africa’s Big Sporting Gathering in Abuja

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13 hours ago

October 2, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

The countdown to the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT) has officially entered the final month, with just 31 days to go before Africa’s leading women’s team golf championship tees off at the IBB International Golf & Country Club in Abuja.

In a statement signed by the AACT 2026Director of Communication Kayode Adeniyi on Friday in Abuja.

Under the theme “Africa Is Coming to Abuja,” the countdown campaign will spotlight the championship, the participating nations, the players, the host venue and the growing development of women’s golf across the continent.

The 2026 AACT, scheduled for November 2–7, will bring together women’s golfing talent from across Africa for six days of continental competition in Nigeria’s capital.

As preparations continue at the IBB International Golf & Country Club, attention is increasingly turning to Abuja, where the championship will provide a platform for African golfers to compete while also showcasing Nigeria’s hospitality and the country’s growing profile as a destination for major sporting events.

The countdown will feature daily stories, interviews, player and country profiles, tournament facts, behind-the-scenes updates and features on the host venue as the championship draws closer.

The campaign will also highlight the role of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN), the Local Organising Committee and other stakeholders in preparing for the continental championship.

With just 31 days remaining, anticipation is building across the African golfing community as Abuja prepares to welcome the continent’s leading women golfers.

Africa is coming to Abuja.

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