09/10/2026
MAURITIUS BADMINTON ASSOCIATION
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT
ALL AFRICA SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIPS 2027 & INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS GAMES 2027
Preselection, Evaluation, Selection, Participation and Funding Framework
Dear National Badminton Training Centre Players,
The Mauritius Badminton Association (MBA) refers to its Official Circular dated 1 September 2026 concerning the All Africa Senior Championships 2027 and Indian Ocean Islands Games 2027 – Preselection, Evaluation, Selection, Participation and Funding Framework.
Following the Appeal against Preselection deadline of 30 September 2026, the MBA has reviewed and amended the list of players and pairs to be considered for the evaluation process as follows:
MEN’S SINGLES – EVALUATION
1. Alexandre Bongout
2. Lucas Douce
3. Khemtish Nundah
4. Aidan Siow Yin Young
5. Leo Douce
6. Nyanesh Changea
7. Tejas Savoo
8. Julien Paul
9. Pranav Bhaugeerothee
10. Jonathan Ng Wing Lit
11. Aatish Lubah
12. Laurent Carver
13. Nundah Rajhans
14. Tejraj Pultoo
15. Melvin Appiah
WOMEN’S SINGLES – PARTIAL EVALUATION
1. Tiya Bhurtun
2. Lorna Bodha
3. Layna Chiniah
4. Aditi Bhuruth
5. Mia Siow Yin Young
6. Pavany Payen
7. Moksh*ta Sookuram
MEN’S DOUBLES – EVALUATION
1. Lucas Douce / Khemtish Nundah
2. Tejas Savoo / Pranav Bhaugeerothee
3. Lokesh Mohabeer / Helvin Arnachellum
4. Leo Douce / Laurent Carver
5. Choolun Kailashsing / Ng Chin Hing Shane
6. Alex Bongout / Julien Paul
7. Tejraj Pultoo / Melvin Appiah
WOMEN’S DOUBLES – PARTIAL EVALUATION
The following pairs are proposed for evaluation:
1. Layna Chiniah / Tiya Bhurtun
2. Satyabhama Bodha / Lorna Bodha or Aditi Bhuruth / Lorna Bodha
3. Moksh*ta Sookuram / Chaista Sookuram
Elsa How Hong / Chiara How Hong are exempted from the Women’s Doubles evaluation following their recent performance at the All Africa Under-19 Championships 2026 – Women’s Doubles.
MIXED DOUBLES – EVALUATION
The following arrangement shall apply:
- Atish Lubah / Lorna Bodha; and
- Other combinations involving Elsa How Hong, Chiara How Hong, Tiya Bhurtun and Layna Chiniah, as determined and evaluated by the MBA.
Players concerned are requested to communicate their Mixed Doubles pairing preferences to the MBA.
IMPORTANT – EVALUATION AND PRESELECTION
Players are reminded that the evaluation process will be determinant for preselection.
The Mauritius Badminton Association will select the players considered to be the best-performing and most suitable representatives of Mauritius for the All Africa Senior Championships 2027 and Indian Ocean Islands Games 2027, in accordance with the applicable selection framework.
Players included in the evaluation process are responsible for making their own arrangements to participate in the evaluation.
Please note that performances achieved more than three (3) months prior to the evaluation/selection process will not be considered as an exemption for selection.
CONFIRMATION OF PARTICIPATION IN THE EVALUATION
Every player included in the evaluation process must confirm his/her intention to participate no later than 15 October 2026.
Confirmation must be submitted through the player's official email communication to the Mauritius Badminton Association.
Failure to provide confirmation within the prescribed deadline may result in the player being excluded from the evaluation process.
Any inability to participate must be communicated to the MBA as soon as reasonably practicable and may be required to be supported by appropriate information or documentation.
SOUTH AFRICA INTERNATIONAL 2026
The Mauritius Badminton Association shall make the necessary amendments to the evaluation schedule for players participating in the South Africa International 2026.
Players concerned will be informed accordingly.
All players are urged to take this evaluation process seriously and to ensure that they comply with the prescribed deadlines and requirements.
Regards,
Mauritius Badminton Association
