Ghana has secured its first medal at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with para athlete Zinabu Issah producing an outstanding performance to claim silver in the Women’s F57 Shot Put event.
Issah recorded a season-best throw of 8.65 metres in the final, earning the silver medal and becoming Ghana’s first medallist of the Games. Her achievement marks a significant milestone for Team Ghana and provides a major boost to the country’s campaign in Scotland.
The experienced para athlete displayed remarkable composure throughout the competition, delivering her best throw when it mattered most to secure a place on the podium against a strong international field.
Zinabu’s silver medal is not only a personal triumph but also another testament to the steady progress of para sports in Ghana. Her success highlights the resilience, determination and talent of Ghanaian para athletes, who continue to make their mark on the international stage despite limited resources.
The medal is expected to inspire the rest of Team Ghana as they continue their quest for more podium finishes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
For Ghana, Issah’s achievement is a proud moment and a reminder that the nation’s para athletes are capable of competing with the very best in the Commonwealth.
With the famous Ghanaian slogan, “We Dare To Win,” Zinabu Issah has lived up to those words, delivering the country’s first medal of the Games and giving Ghanaians plenty to celebrate.