Shuttle Time

In a moment of pride and celebration, the Tunisia Badminton Federation has been honoured with the Africa Shuttle Time Award 2024, a prestigious recognition presented by the Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA). The announcement was made during the BCA and BWF Annual General Meetings (AGM) 2025, held in Xiamen, China.

Shuttle Time Tutor, Egyptian Badminton Federation

Shuttle Time Tutor, Lesotho Badminton Association

I’m the eldest of three boys, and was raised by a single parent. Growing up, I was always entrusted with looking after my brothers. I guess I was deputy parent of some sort. One way to cope with this task was to take them along to the youth centre, where kids enjoyed playing different sports. As a result, my childhood was fun, active and free because the only time I could arrive home past sunset was when I was returning from the soccer field or gym. This instilled a sense of responsibility in me.

Shuttle Time Tutor, Badminton Federation of Congo

I was born in Kinshasa, the capital of D R Congo as the son of a diamond merchant. I was the eldest of 10 children. I’ve been passionate about sport since childhood, practicing karate, judo, football and athletics (100m, 200m, 400m and javelin throw).

In 2017, I obtained a diploma in physical medicine and rehabilitation, at the University of Kinshasa. I’m also a certified physical trainer.

A recent Shuttle Time programme in Senegal has successfully trained 50 participants from the country’s military and police forces, equipping them with the fundamentals of badminton. This initiative, held at the General Idrissa FALL Military Camp in Dakar on 22 and 23 February 2025, was a collaboration between the Senegal Badminton Federation (FESBAD), the military and police forces, and the elite L’Institut National Supérieur de l’Education Populaire et du Sport (I.N.S.E.P.S).