The CAA Region II Championship in Accra commenced with Ghanaian athletes showcasing exceptional performance, determination, and sportsmanship.

Edwin Kwabla Gadayi won the gold medal for Ghana in the men’s 100m finals, while Hor Halutie finished third in the women’s 100m, trailing two Nigerians. Gadayi faced stiff competition from two Nigerians, who secured the silver and bronze medals. However, his time of 10.07 seconds has yet to qualify for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Another Ghanaian, Sarfo Ansah, finished 4th in the race.

The Ghanaian female quartet of Mary Boakye, Janet Mensah, Naseera Quansah, and Hor Halutie triumphed in the women’s 4x100m relay. Faustina Owusu dominated the women’s discus event, winning gold, while Esther Obenewaa also secured gold for Ghana in the high jump by clearing 1.76m.

Arthur Ishmael, who won gold in the men’s 10,000m event, expressed his dream of representing Ghana at the Olympics after achieving his personal best.

The Minister of Youth & Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, attended the event and expressed his satisfaction and support for the CAA Region II Championship.

The athletes, selected from security services, universities, and clubs, have undergone rigorous training and are committed to bringing honor to Ghana. The CAA event, dubbed ‘Accra 2024,’ features top athletes from 15 countries across the sub-region, including host Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Gabon, Gambia, Burkina Faso, Niger, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire. The competition includes sprints, distance races, hurdles, relays, and field events.

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