Ghana dominated the All-African U-15 Badminton Championships, clinching an impressive five gold medals and one silver in the six-event tournament finals held on Tuesday.
Dubbed the Ghana Grand Slam 2025, the championship took place at the state-of-the-art Borteyman Sports Complex, where the host nation showcased its badminton prowess, securing top honors.
The five-day competition featured top junior talents from 24 countries across the continent, all vying for continental glory.
Ghana’s rising star, Obampo Adu-Mintah, stole the spotlight with an outstanding performance, securing four gold medals across multiple events.
Meanwhile, U-15 national girls’ champion Moslena Ama Adu Koramah added to Ghana’s medal haul with three golds and a silver.

Moslena Ama Adu Koramah (left) and Obampo Adu-Mintah (right)
The hosts delivered commanding performances in both the boys’ and girls’ singles finals. Top-seeded Adu Koramah Mintah overpowered South Africa’s Aiden Dednam in a swift 23-minute showdown (2-0) to claim gold. Moslena Ama Adu Koramah also triumphed in a thrilling women’s singles final, defeating Algeria’s Chiraz Halimi 2-1 in a nail-biting encounter.
Ghana’s dominance continued with gold medal victories in the team relay, boys’ doubles, and mixed doubles, capping off a spectacular tournament with an emphatic win over South Africa.
Evans Yeboah, President of the Ghana Badminton Federation, lauded the U-15 team for their exceptional performance and encouraged them to maintain their winning momentum in future competitions.
Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, Ghana’s Minister of Youth and Sports and the event’s special guest, commended the athletes for their stellar display.
He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to developing badminton through the upcoming Sports Fund initiative, which aims to bolster not only badminton but sports in general across the country.
Medals and prizes were awarded to winners, while second – and third-place finishers received medals and sponsor products.
Ghana’s remarkable performance signals a bright future for badminton in the country, with young talents poised to make an even greater impact on the continental and global stage.
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