The Ghana Para-Powerlifting Association, under the auspices of the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana), has successfully kick-started its National Talent Hunt dubbed, “LiftBeyondLimits” – A New Hope Through Para-Powerlifting.
The program aims to empower individuals with physical disabilities, many of whom have been sidelined by society or struggle with self-doubt, by helping them rebuild confidence and discover new opportunities through the sport. The launch event took place at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
This long-awaited initiative aims to scout and develop new talent across the country to feed into Ghana’s Para-Powerlifting Team for our upcoming national and international competitions.
The event brought together over 35 persons with impairments or disabilities within the Central Region of Ghana. The coaching team consisted of Head Coach Prince Nyarko, George Ohene-Adu, and our National Paralympian, Tahiru Haruna.
By the end of the day, 12 determined and talented athletes had been selected for further training and development. Beyond talent scouting, the exercise also contributed to building a more accurate national database for para powerlifting participants.
The Ghana Para Powerlifting Association extended appreciation to the NPC President Samson Deen, Dr. Abena Tannor, and other key stakeholders for making this a success.
By: Starrfm.com.gh/Jones Adzi
