Medalists
Medal table
* Host nation (South Africa)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  South Africa* | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 2 |  Mauritius | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 |  Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 |  Namibia | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 | |
| Tournament details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Dates | 8–17 July | ||
| Edition | 7th | ||
| Venue | University of Port Elizabeth | ||
| Location | Port Elizabeth, South Africa | ||
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The 1994 African Badminton Championships were the continental badminton championships to crown the best players and teams across Africa. The tournament was held at the University of Port Elizabeth in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, from 8 to 17 July 1994. [1]
In the team event, South Africa defeated Nigeria while Mauritius defeated Namibia in the semi-finals. In the final, Mauritius lead 2–0 before going down 3–2 to South Africa. South Africa, Nigeria and Mauritius also dominated the individual events. [2] [3]
* Host nation (South Africa)
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa* | 5 | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 2 | Mauritius | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 |
| 3 | Nigeria | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| 4 | Namibia | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Totals (4 entries) | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 | |
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