Ghana Armed Forces Team Departs for African Military Games in Abuja, Nigeria
A contingent of Ghana’s finest military athletes departed Kotoka International Airport, Accra, bound for Abuja, Nigeria, to participate in the prestigious African Military Games. The team, comprising exceptional talents from the Ghana Armed Forces, is poised to make a significant impact in various track and field events.
Women’s Division:
1. 100m: National athletes Boakye Mary and Kate Agyeman, fresh from their impressive performances at the 2023 African Games and Ghana Athletics Open Championships.
2. 1500m and 5000m: National record holder Sakat Lariba Juliana, 2023 African Games Half Marathon Finisher.
Men’s Division:
1. Discuss: Ghanaian record holder Bugase Redford, finalist at the 2023 African Games Finalists.
2. 100m: Top-rated athlete Shaibu Marizuk, a finalist at the 2024 Ghana Athletics Open Championship for Security Services.
3. 110m hurdles: Sensational Dompey Barnabas, multiple gold medalist at the Ghana National Open Championships.
4. 400m: Diafo Solomon, a semifinalist at the 2023 African Games Championships.
5. 1500m: Abotsi Gawuga Daniel, a silver medalist at the 2024 Ghana Athletics Open Championship for Security Services.
6. 5000m: Multiple champion Arthur Ishmael, who dominated the 2024 Ghana Athletics Championships for Security Services.
7. Marathon: Unpredictable John Kudanu and Seidu Salifu, both seasoned athletes with impressive finishes at the 2024 Asogli State Yam Festival Half Marathon.
Leadership:
The team is being led by W0I Moro Salifu (Head Coach), assisted by W0II Agbeko Shepherd (Assistant 1) and W0II Danyagri Clement Smith (Assistant 2). Their expertise and guidance will be invaluable in ensuring the team’s success.
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Event Schedule:
The African Military Games will feature a range of events, including:
Track and field events (100m, 400m, 1500m, 5000m, hurdles, discus, throw, jump, and marathon)
Team sports (football, basketball, volleyball)
Combat sports (boxing, wrestling, taekwondo)
Ghana’s Medal Prospects:
With a strong team and experienced athletes, Ghana is expected to contend for medals in various events. The nation’s hopes rest on the shoulders of these talented military athletes.
Stay tuned for updates on Ghana’s performance at the African Military Games.
Source: http://www.richportaltv.com