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Lagos Set to Host 2025 International Badminton Classic with Players from 31 Nations

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1 year ago

August 27, 2025

Joel Ajayi
Lagos is set to take center stage in the world of badminton as preparation reaches its peak for the 8th Lagos International Badminton Classics, scheduled to hold from August 27 to 30, 2025, at the Indoor Sports Hall, Teslim Balogun Stadium, Surulere.

The prestigious four-day championship which promises to be a showcase of world-class talent is organised by the Badminton Federation of Nigeria (BFN) in collaboration with the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and support from the Lagos State Sports Commission.

The 2025 Lagos International Badminton Classics will feature over 200 players from 31 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

Powerhouse badminton nations including India, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Indonesia will compete alongside top athletes from the United States, Canada, France, Egypt, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, underlining the tournament’s truly global appeal.

Speaking on the championship, the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission (LSSC), Mr. Lekan Fatodu, expressed his delight at Lagos’ readiness to host athletes from around the world. He reaffirmed the State Government’s vision of making Lagos a true epicenter of multi-sports in Africa.

“Lagos is fully prepared to host this landmark event, with world-class facilities and robust security in place. Our commitment goes beyond competition, it is about deepening sports development as a driver of youth empowerment, productivity, and economic growth, while reinforcing Lagos as Africa’s hub for multi-sports,” he said.

This year alone, Lagos through the active backing of the Lagos State Sports Commission has provided enabling environment and supported the successful hosting of international tournaments across various disciplines including the Festival of Table Tennis, African Senior Fencing Championship, Zen Archery Lagos International Open, and many more.

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

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18 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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