The Ghana Paralympic Committee (GPC) on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, officially unveiled Team Ghana for the upcoming 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, at a ceremony attended by executives of the African Paralympic movement, sports administrators, athletes, coaches, and key stakeholders.
Ghana will be represented by five athletes across three disciplines Para Athletics, Para Powerlifting, and Para Swimming — with all athletes securing qualification on merit.
The team comprises Zinabu Issah (Women’s F57 Para Athletics), Botsyo Nkegbe (Men’s T54 Para Athletics), Hayford Addai (Men’s T47 Para Athletics), Haruna Tahiru (Men’s +100kg Para Powerlifting), and Promise Aheto (Para Swimming). They will be accompanied by three coaches as they seek to make a strong impact on the international stage.
Speaking at the unveiling ceremony, Ghana Paralympic Committee President Samson Deen described the occasion as a celebration of determination, resilience, and excellence.
“Today is a very special day for Ghana. We are not only unveiling our athletes for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, but celebrating courage, determination, resilience, and excellence. These five remarkable Ghanaians have earned the honour to represent our nation, and they stand as proof that disability is not inability,” he said.
Deen praised the athletes for overcoming numerous challenges on their journey to qualification.
“Behind every qualification lies years of sacrifice, early mornings, difficult training sessions, financial challenges, injuries, and moments when giving up seemed easier. Yet they refused to surrender. Para sports is not charity; it is about excellence, empowerment, and opportunity, and our athletes have earned their place through hard work and performance,” he added.
The GPC President also called for increased support and investment in sports, emphasizing the transformative power of athletics in national development.
“Sports has the power to transform lives, unite communities, attract investment, and strengthen national identity. We must celebrate our successes, promote positive stories, and support our athletes. Supporting para sports is not goodwill; it is an investment in talent, inclusion, and national development,” he stated.
Addressing the athletes directly, Deen encouraged them to compete with confidence and national pride while expressing his hope of witnessing a historic achievement in Glasgow.
“When you arrive in Glasgow, remember that an entire nation stands behind you. Compete with confidence and pride. And I want to be part of history by presenting a medal to an athlete from Ghana at the Commonwealth Games — so as a team, help me make this dream a reality,” he said.
As part of the Committee’s commitment to the athletes’ preparations, each of the five athletes received GH¢10,000 in financial support, while coaches were also provided with financial assistance.
With preparations gathering momentum ahead of Glasgow 2026, Team Ghana heads into the Commonwealth Games with renewed confidence, strong backing, and the ambition of securing a place on the podium for the nation.
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