Badminton/National Championship: a successful 9th edition in Kinshasa, FEBADCO aims to 'compete on the world stage'

The 9th edition of the national badminton championship concluded on August 27, 2026, in Kinshasa, with Tshizanga Mutombo Tony winning two titles in the senior category. Médard Lomboto, president of FEBADCO, praised the event's success and called for increased support from Congolese authorities for athletes in international competitions. He emphasized the championship's importance for the future of local badminton players and their qualification for the Olympic Games.