Rain Or Shine Ghana Delivers 24th African Seniors Athletics Championships

Sports Supporters Steal Show After 6 Days Of International Athletics At UG Sports Stadium, Legon

The Sports Supporters Union of Ghana clad in their colourful red, gold and green apparel defied the heavy downpour at Legon last Sunday to do what they love doing best by singing, dancing and cheering while it was raining at the 24^th African Seniors Athletics Championships.

They were resilient and also showed the reason why they are die hard and ready to deliver at all times and everywhere.

The Director General of the National Sports Authority, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah was touched by their show of patriotism and hailed them.

He said the fans have proved their commitment and determination to support to the fullest. He assumed their rewards are on the way, and they should keep on supporting Ghana Sports.

“These guys are strong and really committed to the cause, they have shown love for the Competition” he said.

The Ghana National Supporters were led by popular executives, Polo 4040, Guntu, Alex Ahenfo, Emmanuel Akpabli, and Apirigu Chakapama.

Meanwhile, the six days Athletics Championships ended successfully, despite late rains interfering the final day for a exciting event.

The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Adams declared the Championship finally closed hoping that the next hosts would come up with a better organization to put Africa high.

He noted that despite some early hitches and challenges, all the petty issues were solved and all athletes and officials were happy at the end.

Ghana without a gold placed 18th on the overall medals table, with South Africa on top with 20 medals and Kenya at second with 17, while Ethiopia took the third position with 14 medals and Nigeria at fourth with 12 medals, as Cameroun claimed fifth position with 6 medals as Cote d’Ivoire took the sixth place, while Botswana were 7^th, Egypt 8^th, Senegal 9^th and Algeria 10th.

Ghana’s Athletics President Bawa Fuseini handed over the official flag to Botswana, confirming Botswana as the host for the 25th African Senior Athletics Championships in 2028.

By Wendy Naa Deide Sampah