Ghana Para Athletics Team secured three qualification slots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to be held in Glasgow, Scotland.
With the support of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Ghana earned two direct qualification slots in Para Athletics through outstanding performances on the Commonwealth qualification rankings.
Hayford Addai secured direct qualification in the Men’s 100m T47 after recording a time of 11.09 seconds, placing 6th in the Commonwealth rankings to earn direct entry to the Games.
Zinabu Issah also secured direct qualification after placing 4th in the Women’s Shot Put F57 with a throw of 8.66m
In addition, Bostyo Nkegbe, a three-time Paralympian, earned qualification through a bipartite slot, bringing Ghana’s total Para Athletics qualification to three athletes.
This achievement increases Ghana’s total Para sport slots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games to five, following qualifications already secured in Para Swimming and Para Powerlifting.
NPC Ghana is committed to ensuring that the qualified athletes continue their preparations through participation in IPC tournaments and other high-level competitions ahead of the Games. These opportunities will be crucial in sharpening performance and building readiness for Glasgow 2026.
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Speaking on the achievement, President Samson Deen of NPC Ghana said:
“This is a proud moment for Ghana Para sport. Securing three qualification slots in Para Athletics is a testament to the dedication and hard work of our athletes, coaches, and support teams. We are grateful to the Ghana Olympic Committee for their support and encouragement. We now look forward to giving these athletes the preparation they need to compete strongly and make Ghana proud at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.”
The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana congratulates the athletes and all those who contributed to this success and remains committed to advancing Para sport development in Ghana.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh/Joel Acheampong
