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
Location Rose 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 were organised by Mauritius Badminton Association. [1] South Africa was the defending champion in both the men's and women's team events.

This tournament served as the qualification stage for African countries vying for a spot in the 2006 Thomas & Uber Cup. [2] [3] South Africa men's and women's teams successfully qualified to compete in the 2006 Thomas & Uber Cup held in Japan. [4] [5]

Medalists

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

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