Ghana to Compete in All-Russian Indoor Student Athletics Event
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Ghana has been officially announced as one of the participating nations in the prestigious All-Russian Open Indoor Athletics Competition for Students, “Stars of Student Sports,” as part of a wider initiative to strengthen Russian-African cooperation in student athletics.
A press conference was held yesterday to mark the launch of the 2025/2026 student athletics season and to outline the broader vision for international collaboration in sports. The event brought together leading figures in athletics development and international cooperation, including
Stradze Alexander Eduardovich, President of the Student Athletics League
Herzen Dmitry Alexandrovich, Executive Director of the Student Athletics League
Assio Koami, CEO of ASSIO’S FOUNDATION
Karmanov Rafail Rashitovich, President of the Athletics Federation of the Sverdlovsk Region and Member of the Executive Committee of the Russian Athletics Federation
Key Issues Discussed
During the press briefing, speakers highlighted several important areas of focus:
The plans for the new 2025/2026 student athletics season and the central role of athletics in the lives of young people.
The significance of the International Student Athletics Match Meeting for the growth of student sports in Sverdlovsk Region and across Russia.
The competition system and ranking model for student athletics in the upcoming academic year.
The need to create opportunities for African youth in sports, with particular emphasis on the long-term cooperation between the Student Athletics League and African partners.
The prospects of hosting a Russian-African Summer Universiade, aimed at deepening cross-continental sporting ties.
Strengthening Russian-African Partnership
One of the most significant outcomes of the press conference was the signing of an agreement between the Student Athletics League and the ASSIO Foundation, formalizing a roadmap for collaborative student sports initiatives.
Through this partnership, students from African countries—including Ghana—will have the opportunity to participate in several international events, notably:
The All-Russian Open Indoor Athletics Competition for Students “Stars of Student Sports” (2025)
The International Student Athletics Match (2026)
Other upcoming sports projects under the Russian-African cooperation framework
A New Era for Student Athletics
The announcement signals a major step forward for Ghanaian student-athletes, who will now compete on one of the world’s most competitive stages in student athletics. This cooperation not only opens doors for talented young athletes but also strengthens cultural and educational exchanges through sports.
With Ghana set to feature prominently in these competitions, the stage is set for student athletics to become a powerful bridge between Africa and Russia, fostering excellence, opportunity, and international friendship through sport.