Philippina Frimpong, Chief Executive Officer of Ghana Athletics, has characterized Team Ghana’s performance in the sprint events at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris as “bitter sweet.” Speaking in an exclusive interview with ChannelOne Sports during Team Ghana’s return from the Games, Frimpong reflected on the team’s experience, marked by a disappointing disqualification from the Men’s 4×100 Metre Relay due to a lane infraction.

“It was bitter sweet for all of us. The boys were excited, they were hyped, they were ready to go, but relays can be unpredictable. No matter how much you prepare, sometimes things just don’t go as planned,” Frimpong explained.

She acknowledged the collective disappointment felt by Ghanaians, emphasizing that the athletes themselves were deeply affected by the outcome. “We did everything we could, and I know Ghanaians are disappointed, but no one is more disappointed than those boys. That was their platform. Unfortunately, it didn’t happen the way we planned. They are upset, they are hurt, and they feel the pain of Ghanaians because they are also Ghanaians,” she added.