title: 2006 Thomas & Uber Cups Preliminaries for Africa
text: # 2006 Thomas & Uber Cups Preliminaries for Africa
  
  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. 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. South Africa men's and women's team qualified to compete at the 2006 Thomas & Uber Cup held in Japan.
  
  ## Medalists
  
  * Men's Team
  
  | Team | Players |
  | - | - |
  | South Africa | Chris Dednam, Johan Kleingeld, Dorian James, Wiaan Viljoen |
  | Mauritius | Stephan Beeharry, Vishal Sawaram, Eddy Clarisse, Kiran Baboolall |
  | Zambia | Eli Mambwe, Juma Muwowo, Lucio Mambwe, Kaite Mubanga |
  
  * Women's Team
  
  | Team | Players |
  | - | - |
  | South Africa | Michelle Edwards, Chantal Botts, Kerry-Lee Harrington, Annari Viljoen |
  | Mauritius | Amrita Sawaram, Shama Aboobakar, Marlyse Marquer, Karen Foo Kune |
  | Seychelles | Juliette Ah-Wan, Cynthia Course, Shirley Etienne, Danielle Jupiter |
  