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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nThe meeting between Mr. Samson Deen, President of the African Paralympic Committee and Ghana Paralympic Committee, and the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, focused on strengthening Ghana\u2019s capacity to host major para sports events and improve facilities for athletes with disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This renewed focus on infrastructure is seen as a vital step toward ensuring that Ghana can host high-profile international para sports competitions confidently. The upcoming events, including the AfPC Elective Congress and the inaugural Open Para Sports and Classification Festival scheduled for November 2025, are part of a broader plan to showcase Ghana\u2019s commitment to inclusive sports and attract global attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis is a national priority. We\u2019re committed to seeing para sports thrive and will provide the facilities and manpower needed to ensure success,\u201d said Yaw Ampofo Ankrah (NSA Director General). The emphasis on upgrading sports venues underscores this strategic push.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
International support is playing a crucial role in Ghana\u2019s efforts. Delegations from countries like Spain have already been engaged, signaling a growing global interest in Ghana\u2019s inclusive sports initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The upcoming classification festival aims to provide athletes with essential international classification, a key requirement for participation in Paralympic competitions worldwide. These developments are seen as a means to elevate Ghana\u2019s status as a hub for para sports excellence in Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cAfrica\u2019s para athletes are talented but structurally underserved. With Ghana taking the lead in hosting a continental classification festival, we\u2019re not just creating opportunities, we\u2019re correcting historic inequalities,\u201d Samson Deen stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Beyond infrastructure, the focus is on systemic change within Ghana\u2019s sports landscape. Mr. Deen highlighted the importance of moving away from personality-driven programs to a sustainable system that promotes fairness, development, and community empowerment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis movement is no longer about individuals. It\u2019s about systems that work, structures that uplift everyone\u201d; Samson Deen mentioned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The strong partnership between the NSA and the African Paralympic Committee marks a pivotal moment in Ghana\u2019s sports diplomacy. With the NSA\u2019s commitment to providing facilities and technical support, Ghana is positioning itself not only as a host for major para sports events but also as a catalyst for regional development of inclusive sports infrastructure and programs across Africa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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