Ghana’s rising female weightlifting star, Marie Korkor Agbah-Hughes, has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Airbnb Athlete Travel Grant, a joint initiative by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
The grant, worth $2,000, aims to support athletes worldwide in covering essential travel needs as they pursue their sporting careers and represent their nations on the international stage.
Marie’s recognition places her among a distinguished group of athletes benefiting from Airbnb’s global partnership with the IOC and IPC, which seeks to break down barriers by providing athletes with flexible support as they prepare for qualification events, training camps, and international competitions.
Speaking on the honor, Marie Korkor Agbah-Hughes expressed her gratitude:
“This grant comes at a crucial moment in my career as I continue to push towards excellence in weightlifting. It will ease the burden of travel expenses and allow me to focus fully on training, competition, and proudly representing Ghana.”
Airbnb’s Athlete Travel Grant Program is designed to give Olympians, Paralympians, and aspiring hopefuls the flexibility to travel for training, qualification, or competition. By supporting athletes like Marie, the IOC and IPC reaffirm their commitment to ensuring equal opportunities and development across all sporting disciplines.
This milestone not only celebrates Marie’s individual achievement but also shines a spotlight on Ghana’s growing presence in international weightlifting.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Joel Adom Acheampong
