Ghana Badminton is the National Governing Body of Badminton in Ghana. They are responsible for representing, coordinating, administering, marketing, and developing the sport in close cooperation with related bodies. The Ghana Badminton Association focuses on both grassroots events as well as promoting Ghanians to compete at the Olympic,

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. Established in 1962, the national association works with corporate sponsors to host events locally and develop podium professional players, technical officials, and coaches. The National Federation is a founding member of the

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and an affiliate member of the

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(BWF). In tandem with growing the sport, it provides primary, senior high, and tertiary programs to schools, veteran social badminton delivered from schools, community, and regional clubs, national class coaching development, and significant events.

Presidents

Since its inception in 1962, the Ghana Badminton Association has had seven presidents. * Lt. Col Kumi * Mr. Akainyah, Esq * Mr F.M. Dickson * Mr. Charles K. Darko * Mr. Paul Kodjokuma * Mr. Nestor Percy Galley * Yeboah Evans

References

{{Authority control Ghana Sport in Africa Organisations based in Ghana Badminton in Ghana Sports governing bodies in Ghana 1962 establishments in Ghana