Mr. Ernest Danso, the Chef de Mission (CDM) for Team Ghana at the upcoming 13th African Games, has highlighted the rigorous preparation of over 500 Ghanaian athletes as they gear up for the continental multi-sports festival starting on March 3, 2024.

Having been in camp in Cape Coast since January 9, the national athletes have now shifted to the Games Village at the University of Ghana, Legon, to continue their training. Simultaneously, the facilities earmarked for the games are undergoing testing.

While an international Handball event unfolds at Borteyman, the University of Ghana is set to host a national inter-school athletics competition.

Acknowledging initial challenges, Mr. Danso remains optimistic that Team Ghana will overcome setbacks and vie for medals at the Games, emphasizing that despite being a significant challenge, an agreement has been reached among all involved parties.

This edition marks the first time Ghana is hosting the African Games, welcoming approximately 3500 elite athletes from 50 countries, making it a historic event since its inception in 1965.

Ghana will be participating in 30 events, including football, athletics, boxing, badminton, cycling, swimming, tennis, table tennis, and triathlon.

Reflecting on the previous 12th edition in Rabat, Morocco, where Ghana secured a total of 13 medals, placing 15th on the medals table, CDM Danso is hopeful for a more impressive performance. Ghana clinched its first gold medal in the women’s high jump and also claimed victory in the Men’s 4×100 event.

With the ambition to surpass the previous medal count, CDM Danso envisions Ghana securing more than 30 medals at the Accra 2023 African Games.