The Reformers Judo Club organized a highly successful mini-tournament for its members on Saturday, November 30, at the Ghana Prisons Training School, Roman Ridge, Accra.

The event, which ran from 10 AM to 4 PM, showcased competitive judo matches across multiple weight classes in the senior men, women, and junior boys and girls divisions.

In the senior men’s category, competitions were held in the below 60kg, 66kg, 73kg, 81kg, 90kg, and 100kg weight classes. For women, contests took place in the below 57kg, 70kg, and 73kg classes.

Thomas Kobina secured gold in the senior men’s below 60kg category, with Clinton Teye Gadugah taking silver and James Opoku winning bronze. In the below 66kg category, Frank Tekpor emerged as the gold medalist, Eugene Boateng Mensah earned silver, and Benjamin Agudoo took bronze.

The women’s open weight categories saw Evelyn Enyonam Dzato clinch gold in the below 57kg, 70kg, and 73kg classes, while Grace Antonia and Emmanuella Tindan Wuni won silver and bronze, respectively.

Junior participants also delivered thrilling performances, displaying significant talent and promise for the sport’s future in Ghana.

Guest Remarks
Speaking at the awards ceremony, Hon. Freda Akosua Prempeh, Member of Parliament for Tano North, commended the organizers for their efforts, particularly in promoting women’s participation. She stated, “It’s a laudable initiative. Watching these young people, especially the women, has been inspiring. This is my first close encounter with judo, and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed it. I encourage parents to nurture their wards’ talents, and the media should help raise awareness to grow the sport.”

Ken Arthur, President of the Ghana Judo Association, praised the athletes for their discipline and effort, congratulating them on their achievements.

Medal Winners

Gold: Thomas Kobina, Frank Tekpor, Evelyn Enyonam Dzato, Masawudu Muktar, Godwin Dadi, Baba Zakaria, Bernice Williams, Henry Kwesi Kodzi

Silver: Clinton Teye Gadugah, Eugene Boateng Mensah, Grace Antonia, Labib Mohammed, Zulriel Foli, Maxwell Ametepe, Maxwell Amekudzi, George Makafui Ayivor, Mavis Danso

Bronze: James Opoku, Benjamin Agudoo, Kaybee, Emmanuella Tindan Wuni, Yaya Hack, Malwin Adjoa Tetteh


The tournament was a resounding success and a significant step forward in promoting judo in Ghana, fostering youth engagement, and encouraging gender inclusivity in sports.