Ghanaian boxers are gearing up to participate in the final Olympic Qualifier set to take place in Bangkok, Thailand, as confirmed by JoySports.

The Sports Ministry has given its approval for the tournament scheduled from May 22 to June 2, 2024. Dr. Ornella Sathoud, a middle-weight boxer based in the United States, will join six other members of the Black Bombers team, yet to be selected, for the upcoming event.

Ghana is eagerly anticipating its first boxing slot for the Paris Olympic Games after previous attempts fell short. Despite participation in two previous qualifiers, Ghana’s boxers have been unable to secure qualification. In the Senegal qualifying tournament last year, twelve boxers from Ghana failed to secure any slots.

In March, seven Ghanaian boxers vied for 49 available slots in the first Olympic Qualifier of the year. However, the Black Bombers team members, including Samuel Takyi, Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey, Alfred Kotei, Jonathan Tetteh, and Leicester-born Mark Kojovi Ahondao, were unsuccessful in securing spots. Additionally, the Black Hitters pair, Janet Ackah and Warrant Officer Anatu Mohammed, also failed to qualify.