Ghana emerged victorious in the Mixed Team Relay event at the 2026 World Junior Badminton Championships in Cairo, Egypt, after defeating hosts Egypt 2-0 in the final.
The impressive victory capped a remarkable campaign by the Ghanaian team, which recorded three consecutive wins against Algeria, Austria and Egypt to claim the title.
Ghana began the competition with a commanding 2-0 victory over Algeria, winning the two games 55-24 and 55-29 without the need for a third game.
The team maintained its impressive form against Austria, securing another 2-0 victory before facing hosts Egypt in the final.
Against Egypt, Ghana produced another determined performance to beat the hosts 55-54 and 55-41 in the two games, completing a clean sweep of the Mixed Team Relay event.
The Ghanaian team comprised Moslena Ama Akarama Adu, Rachael Quarcoo, Obapomba Adu-Mintah and Francis Obeng-Shang, who combined effectively throughout the competition.
The victory over Austria was particularly significant, as the European side was ranked among the continent’s top three teams, but Ghana showed composure and determination to secure another straight-games victory.
The triumph over Egypt, in front of the home crowd in Cairo, further underlined Ghana’s growing strength in junior badminton and provided a strong boost ahead of the individual events.
The individual competitions are scheduled to begin on Monday, October 12, 2026, as the Ghanaian players seek to continue their impressive run at the championships.
The Ghana Badminton Association has congratulated the team on its outstanding performance and urged the players to maintain their focus as they turn their attention to the individual events.
Ghana’s victory adds another significant achievement to the country’s growing record in junior badminton on the African and international stage.
