Bénin claims AirBadminton triple men’s gold with dominant 3-0 win over Mauritius
Bénin claims AirBadminton triple men’s gold with dominant 3-0 win over Mauritius
The Bénin AirBadminton team secured the African continental title in the men’s triples event on Saturday, September 19, 2026, in Entebbe, Uganda. The squad, featuring Oswald Fano-Dosh, Carlos Kpanou, Julien Totin and Preferet Adomahou, delivered a commanding 3-0 performance against Mauritius in the championship final, conclusively ending the match in their favor.
Mauritius swept aside in final without winning a single game
Mauritius had earned its spot in the final by defeating Egypt 3-2 in the semifinals. However, the Mauritian team failed to secure a single game against the Bénin squad, finishing with the silver medal as confirmed by Radio One Mauritius. The scoreboard reflected the Bénin side’s dominance throughout the match.
Consecutive podium finishes boost Bénin’s AirBadminton profile
This gold medal follows a silver finish in the Team Relay event just two days prior, where Bénin lost a tight 60-57 final to Egypt. That result had already secured the national team’s qualification for the BWF AirBadminton World Championships 2026, underscoring the country’s rising competitiveness in the sport.
Historic African championships conclude in Entebbe
The African AirBadminton Championships, held at Aero Beach in Entebbe, brought together 14 countries and over 120 athletes, according to the Badminton Confederation of Africa and the Uganda Badminton Association. The triples format, unique to AirBadminton, pits three players per team in a best-of-five games series. The first team to win three games secures the match, which aligns with the 3-0 victory achieved by Bénin over Mauritius in the final.
What’s next for Bénin’s AirBadminton team
With this continental triumph and confirmed qualification for the World Championships, Bénin’s AirBadminton program is poised for further growth. The team’s back-to-back podium finishes signal a new competitive era for the sport in the country, setting the stage for future success on the global stage.
