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Edwin Kwabla Gadayi, a silver medalist at the 2023 African Games for Ghana’s 4x100m quartet, and an athlete who was in line to feature at the Olympic Games until his exclusion from the team, has expressed his resentment on being left out. Gadayi ran the first leg for Ghana’s silver-winning 4x100m quartet at the African Games, marginally losing out to …

In a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Ghana’s Black Sharks triumphed with a 5-3 win over Ivory Coast, setting a stage for an intense second leg. The 2024 Beach Soccer qualifier between the two sides which was played at the Keta Emancipation beach arena, showcased an exciting game for the numerous fans who thronged …

By: Ishmael Abraham Armah, Ghana Table Tennis Association In the vibrant city of Gaborone, Botswana, the Africa Hopes Week & Challenge and the African Youth Championships recently showcased the burgeoning talents of young table tennis players from across the continent. Among the most remarkable stories to emerge were those of Ghana’s Israel Aklie and Ghanaian rising star Juanita Borteye, whose …

BY: Isaac Mortey In a thrilling final in the Jamestown Community League, Akoto Lante emerge winners of the maiden edition beating Bodey in a penalty shootout. The Competition which came off at Jamestown Mantse Agbonaa park was organised by the Assembly of Ngleshie Electoral Area, Hon. Festus Ayi Hayford to unite and unearth talent in the community. After sixteen weeks …

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is emphasizing the prevention of competition manipulation through its “Believe in Sport” campaign. This initiative aims to educate athletes, their entourages, and officials about the risks and rules associated with competition manipulation. On the road to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) launched the “Believe …

By: Nathaniel Kwesi Somuah, Ghana Table Tennis Association Ghana’s table tennis sensation, Israel Aklie was the toast of spectators in Botswana as he swept aside all nine (9) opponents on his way to winning gold at the ITTF-Africa Continental Hopes Championship. With an impressive score line of 3-0, 3-2, 3-1, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, over his opponents from …

By: Nathaniel Kwesi Somuah, Ghana Table Tennis Association Israel Aklie and Juanita Borteye have qualified for the quarter finals of the ongoing ITTF African Youth Championships mixed doubles being held in Gaborone, Botwana. They beat Kenya-Botswana pair of Anaab Abduldaim and Boitlamo Nkele 3-0 (11-2, 12-10, 11-3) in the round of 32 after securing a bye in the round of …

Socaloca, a foot­ball application (App), was launched in Accra yesterday as part of efforts to revolutionise football and provide a platform for its management and promotion. It would also provide a platform for football talents to reach out to the world and get exposed to clubs. Speaking at the launch, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Socaloca, Lionel Foy, said …

Special Olympics Ghana, in collaboration with the Ghana Education Service (GES), has inaugurated a four-day General Orientation Training for Coaches in Accra. The event attracted 53 participants from Greater Accra, Volta region, Central, Ashanti and Western North Region. The training program aims to enhance the skills of coaches in areas such as event management, competition organization, and more. Special Olympics …

Story by Isaac Mortey In the summer of 2028, Los Angeles will welcome the world for an unparalleled Olympic and Paralympic Games experience, as the best athletes from around the globe compete on the biggest stage in sports. As Ghana is yet to compete on the biggest stage in cycling, the Ghana Cycling Federation has assured Ghanaians that, with the …