Ghana’s boxing gold medalist, Mohammed Amadu, has expressed his determination to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympics as he aims for a final slot at the upcoming second world qualifying tournament in Bangkok, Thailand.

The 19-year-old recently secured Ghana’s third gold medal in boxing at the African Games in the featherweight division at the Bukom Boxing Arena. Amadu is confident in his ability to qualify for the Paris Games, having already achieved significant success for Ghana.

Reflecting on his African Games victory, Amadu said, “During the African Games, I knew I would win the gold. But my real determination is for the Olympic Games because I know what I can do. I reached the quarter-finals at the World Championship last year, one of only three African boxers to do so. According to my coach, no Ghanaian has reached the quarter-finals in the World Championship before. This shows we are ready to qualify.”

Joining Amadu (Featherweight-57Kg) in Bangkok will be Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey (Flyweight-51kg), Joseph Commey (Light Welterweight-63.5Kg), Henry Malm (Light Middleweight-71Kg), and Mark Kodjovi Ahondjo (Super Heavyweight-92Kg+). US-based Ornella Sathoud (Middleweight-75Kg) will also compete in the women’s category.

After unsuccessful attempts in Senegal and Italy, the Black Bombers will have another opportunity in Bangkok to secure their places for the global event.