Team Ghana delivered yet another breathtaking performance on Day Five of the maiden West Africa Zone A & B Para Games in Abeokuta, Nigeria, announcing their growing dominance with a powerful collection of podium finishes across multiple disciplines.
In a moment destined for the history books, Ghana’s Sitting Volleyball team captured a bronze medal in their very first international outing. Led by head coach Seidu Ajanako, and powered by the spirited efforts of Rashad Mohammed Rahmat, Faisal Sey, Nfodzo Patrick, Eric Agyekum, Fadiga Mohammed, Christian Asamoah, Fatawu Chambers, Alfred Asiedu Bosu and Christian Fiashide, the team rose brilliantly from an earlier setback against hosts Nigeria to secure Ghana’s first-ever medal in the sport — a true testament to their resilience and heart.
Ghana’s Para Table Tennis stars also stood tall as Abdul Aziz Abbey and Isaac Ampofo fought their way to a well-earned bronze medal in the doubles event, adding to the nation’s growing tally.
In Para Shooting, Emmanuel Amobire displayed nerves of steel and unmatched precision, claiming gold in the rifle category, further underlining Ghana’s elite prowess on the international stage.
The nation continued to shine in Wheelchair Basketball, clinching silver medals in both the women’s division and the mixed category, proving Ghana’s remarkable depth and competitiveness.
Wheelchair Tennis became a golden ground for Ghana, producing an incredible six medals in one day. Bridget Nartey secured bronze in the ladies’ singles, while Stacy Konadu Mensah powered her way to silver. Together, the pair combined brilliantly to win another silver in the ladies’ doubles. In the men’s doubles, Daniel Laryea and Bernard Yawson captured silver, while Laryea teamed up with Mensah again to gain bronze in the mixed doubles. Wasila Baba rounded off the tennis triumphs with a superb silver in the quad event.
The medals kept flowing in Para Athletics as Ghana’s stars blazed the track. Addai Hayford claimed his second medal of the Games with silver in the T46/47 400m final in 53.05 seconds, while Koffie Bright followed closely with bronze in 58.05 seconds.
In the T53/54 1500m final, Hussien Abdul Gafar surged to another bronze with a strong finish of 4:41.17. Veteran champion Botsyo Nkegbe showcased experience and excellence to win silver in the T53/54 400m final, and Kwubetegr Diana crowned the day with bronze in the women’s T46/47/38 400m final in 75.28 seconds.
Having entered Day Five with 16 medals, Team Ghana matched that tally with another 16 on the day, bringing their confirmed total to an impressive 32 medals — a remarkable reflection of dedication, skill and national pride.
The maiden West Africa Zone A & B Para Games continues in Abeokuta and will run until December 3, as Team Ghana remains determined to write even more golden chapters in this unforgettable campaign.
