Ouagadougou:The national badminton championships for U15 and U17 categories, featuring both girls and boys, were held on October 10 and 11, 2026. At the conclusion of the event, Boukari Ouedraogo, president of the Burkinabe Badminton Federation (FBB), expressed his satisfaction with the young athletes' performance, stating that "the future is assured."

According to Burkina Information Agency, the competition provided a platform for young players to display their skills in individual and doubles events. A highlight was the U17 boys' singles final, where Lompo Gildas of Phoenix club triumphed over Issouf Sawadogo of NASH. After winning the first set 15-5, Gildas faced a challenge as Sawadogo won the second set 15-12, but ultimately secured victory by taking the third set 15-11.

In the U17 girls' singles, Doris Sanou from Nazi Boni club in Bobo-Dioulasso emerged victorious against Rebecca Sawadogo from Degamson club. Other matches across various categories allowed athletes to demonstrate technical prowess and determination.

FBB President Ouedraogo expressed delight at the event’s success, emphasizing the importance of nurturing young talent to represent Burkina Faso internationally. He urged sports authorities to support infrastructure development to promote badminton further in the country.

Boniface Dianda, representing the Minister of Sports, Youth and Employment, also called for increased promotion of badminton. The event was held under the patronage of Naba Tugre of Tokin.

Championship results included victories for Fabrice Zangre in Boys' Singles U15, and Oceane Ouedraogo in Girls' Singles U15. In the doubles categories, Mohamadi Ouedraogo and Moïse Kabore won the Boys' Doubles U15, while Kadiatou Kone and Zouleïka Sawadogo took first place in Girls' Doubles U15.