2006 Thomas & Uber Cups Preliminaries for Africa

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2006 Thomas & Uber Cups Preliminaries for Africa
Tournament details
Dates19–23 February 2006
Edition2
VenueNational Badminton Centre
LocationRose Hill, Mauritius
2004 2008

The 2006 Thomas & Uber Cups Preliminaries for Africa were held in Rose Hill, Mauritius, between 19 and 23 February 2006, and organised by Mauritius Badminton Association.[1] South Africa was the defending champion in men's and women's team events. This tournament serves as qualification stage for African countries for the 2006 Thomas & Uber Cup.[2][3] South Africa men's and women's team qualified to compete at the 2006 Thomas & Uber Cup held in Japan.[4][5]

Medalists[edit]

  • Men's Team
Medal Team Players
Gold
South Africa
Chris Dednam, Johan Kleingeld, Dorian James, Wiaan Viljoen
Silver
Mauritius
Stephan Beeharry, Vishal Sawaram, Eddy Clarisse, Kiran Baboolall
Bronze
Zambia
Eli Mambwe, Juma Muwowo, Lucio Mambwe, Kaite Mubanga
  • Women's Team
Medal Team Players
Gold
South Africa
Michelle Edwards, Chantal Botts, Kerry-Lee Harrington, Annari Viljoen
Silver
Mauritius
Amrita Sawaram, Shama Aboobakar, Marlyse Marquer, Karen Foo Kune
Bronze
Seychelles
Juliette Ah-Wan, Cynthia Course, Shirley Etienne, Danielle Jupiter

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Le retrait du Nigeria profitera aux autres". www.lexpress.mu (in French). L'Express. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  2. ^ "Maurice-Afrique du Sud : l?ultime étape". www.lexpress.mu (in French). L'Express. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  3. ^ "Thomas et Uber Cup zone Afrique". www.africa-badminton.com (in French). Badminton Confederation of Africa. Archived from the original on 10 May 2017. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  4. ^ "Badminton : Thomas Cup, Uber Cup et les Internationaux de Maurice-Une médaille d'argent et trois bronze pour les Seychellois". www.nation.sc (in French). Seychelles Nation. Retrieved 29 November 2016.
  5. ^ "Badminton-Eight local players for two international competitions". www.nation.sc. Seychelles Nation. Retrieved 29 November 2016.