The Ghana Cycling Federation, in partnership with various stakeholders, hosted the 2nd Duku Festival Para Cycling Road Race Prelude at the Osu Castle Total Filling Station in Accra on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The event showcased six competitive categories: Male Tandem, Female Tandem, Hand Cycling (male and female), and Amputee (male and female).

Key Highlights:
Mr. Justice Awuku, Chairman of the Duku Festival Cycling Race, emphasized the importance of promoting inclusivity in sports:

> “We noticed that physically challenged individuals have been marginalized, so we decided to organize a special event for them.”

He praised the participants for their exceptional performance and urged corporate Ghana to support para-cycling to further empower individuals with disabilities.

Notable Competitors:
Frederick Assor, a renowned blind para-athlete who secured third place in the Male Tandem category, expressed his gratitude:

> “This event has taken a lot of stress off us. We come together, meet friends, have fun, and compete.”

Shaaban Mohammed, General Secretary of the Ghana Cycling Federation, commended the event as a success, with participants receiving impressive prizes and recognition.

Sponsors and Support:
The event was made possible by sponsors such as Dot Ateliers, Mr. D. J. Hyun of Derbywheel Incorporated, and the Association for Sports Federation On Disability (ASFOD).

Results:

Male Tandem (42.5 km):

1st Place: Peter Dery Danvoru / Benjamin Boahen Agyemang (2:02:39.89) – GH₵ 3,000, gold medals, and souvenirs.

2nd Place: Emmanuel / George (2:18:24.36) – GH₵ 2,000, silver medals, and souvenirs.

3rd Place: Frederick Assor / Philip Randolf (2:19:25.35) – GH₵ 1,000, bronze medals, and souvenirs.

Female Tandem (17 km):

1st Place: Favour Ayiglo / Abigail A. Tetteh (1:08:02.24) – GH₵ 3,000, gold medals, and souvenirs.

2nd Place: Beauty Fiator / Majorie Quaye (1:09:45.67) – GH₵ 2,000, silver medals, and souvenirs.

Male Amputee (42.5 km):

1st Place: Richard Yaw Atta (2:08:04.34) – GH₵ 3,000, gold medal, and souvenirs.

Male Hand Cycling (17 km):

1st Place: Frank Yaw Fuji (1:10:12.97) – GH₵ 3,000, gold medal, and souvenirs.

The annual event aims to grow in scale and recognition, providing an essential platform for para-athletes to thrive.