Tournament details | |||
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Dates | 14-20 August 2013 | ||
Venue | National Badminton Centre | ||
Location | Rose Hill, Mauritius | ||
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The 2013 African Badminton Championships or African Badminton Cup of Nations was held in Rose Hill, Mauritius between 14-20 August and organised by the Badminton Confederation of Africa. [1] [2]
* Host nation (Mauritius)
Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
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1 | South Africa | 4 | 2 | 3 | 9 |
2 | Nigeria | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
3 | Seychelles | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
4 | Mauritius* | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
5 | Algeria | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Egypt | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
Totals (6 entries) | 6 | 6 | 12 | 24 |
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