Ghana Athletics — national athletics federation that endorses racing events, selects teams for championships, and oversees qualification for international competitions.
Ghana Athletics (GA) – the governing body of athletics in Ghana – has endorsed the Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon, fixed for Saturday, October 10, 2026. …
… The Ghana Athletics in correspondence to the organisers, Medivents Consult said, it will provide the necessary support for the successful organization of the race. …
… The one-day competition has been designated by Ghana Athletics as part of the National Championships and is expected to attract leading local athletes as well as invited international competitors. …
… The one-day event, officially designated as a Ghana Athletics National Championships, is expected to attract the country’s top athletes alongside invited international competitors in a celebration of elite track and field excellence. …
… The minister clarified that the individual who had earlier commented on the matter was Ghana Athletics Association Vice-President Charles Osei Asibey, who later corrected his remarks. …
The 2026 Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon has been officially launched, scheduled for October 10 at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The event will feature 21-kilometre and 5-kilometre categories, with registration set at GH¢100.
The 2026 Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon has been officially launched, scheduled for October 10 at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The event will feature 21-kilometre and 5-kilometre categories, with registration set at GH¢100.
American sportswear company Capelli Sport will provide running vests to all registered participants in the 2026 Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon, scheduled for October 10, 2026. The event, expected to attract over 2,000 participants, will feature 21-kilometre and 5-kilometre categories and will use electronic timing for the first time.
Ghana Athletics has endorsed the Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon scheduled for October 10, 2026, which expects to attract over 2,000 participants across 21-kilometre and 5-kilometre categories. The event will feature electronic timing systems for the first time to ensure accurate timing and enable winners to participate in international competitions.
Ghana Athletics has endorsed the Tampico Accra Inter-City Marathon scheduled for October 10, 2026, and will introduce electronic timing for the first time to ensure accurate results and enable international competition eligibility. The race will feature 21-kilometer and 5-kilometer categories starting and finishing at the Trust Sport Emporium (Bukom Boxing Arena).
The Ghana League Clubs Association has urged clubs in the Ghana Premier League, Division One League, and Women Premier League to apply for Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Clearance Certificates ahead of the new season, with a deadline of July 27. The certificates are required under the Club Licensing programme to ensure contributions are made for players' retirement and post-career wellbeing.
Team Ghana departed for Dakar, Senegal on Friday, July 3, to compete in the 2026 Confederation of African Athletics Region II U18/U20 Championships beginning Saturday, July 4. The eight-member team will compete against West African young athletes in events across the Under-18 and Under-20 categories.
The Dean Hayes Memorial International Championship will take place on Saturday, June 20, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, serving as Ghana's final local qualification opportunity for athletes seeking selection for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the World Athletics U20 Championships.
Ghana's athletics community will host the Dean Hayes Memorial International Classic on Saturday at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, honouring late Coach Dean Hayes and serving as a final qualification opportunity for athletes seeking selection for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and World Athletics U-20 Championships.
Ghana's women's relay team, comprising three student athletes and one part-time athlete enlisted with security services, clocked 44.85 seconds to secure third place at the African Championships held at the University of Ghana Stadium, winning over initial skeptics about their readiness for elite competition.
Sports Minister Kofi Adams dismissed claims that Ghana's Local Organising Committee supplied broken vaulting poles used at the recent African Athletics Championships, stating that athletes competing in pole vault brought their own equipment, which is standard international practice.
Joseph Paul Amoah finished fourth in 10.31 seconds and Abdul Rasheed Saminu sixth in 10.32 seconds in the men's 100 metres final at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championship in Accra, with Cameroon's Alowede Eseme Emmanuel winning gold in 10.25 seconds. Both athletes remain in contention for medals in the men's 200 metres and 4x100m relay.
Ghana qualified for the men's 4x100m relay final at the African Seniors Athletics Championships after winning Heat 2 with a time of 38.69 seconds. Ghana also won three medals on day three: silver in women's High Jump (Esther Ohenewaa) and bronze medals in women's 400m (Florence Agyemang) and men's 800m (Alex Amankwah).
Ghana Athletics has announced Team Ghana for the African Seniors Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium in Legon from May 12 to 17, 2026. The squad is led by 100m record holder Abdul Rasheed Saminu and sprint star Benjamin Azamati, both scheduled to compete in the men's 100m and 4x100m relay, while reigning African Games 200m champion Joseph Paul Amoah will compete in the 100m instead of the 200m.
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, finishing second in 38.09 seconds and marking their fourth consecutive appearance at the global event. Following public concerns from athletes about preparation and travel arrangements, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation clarified that travel schedules and preparation timelines are determined by sports federations and international competition requirements, not the Ministry itself.
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team qualified for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing by finishing second in the second-round qualifiers at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.09 seconds. The team's improved baton exchanges and execution secured one of the available qualification slots.
Ghana's relay team finished second to China in 38.09 seconds to secure automatic qualification for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing, their fourth consecutive appearance. However, athletes have criticized the Sports Ministry and Ghana Athletics for poor travel arrangements, including late ticket distribution and inadequate recovery time before competition.
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana, but raised concerns about travel and preparation. The Sports Ministry responded that arrival timelines and competition schedules are determined by federation engagements and international protocols, not by the Ministry.
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing by finishing second at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.09 seconds, securing the country's fourth consecutive appearance. The team's qualification was overshadowed by their complaints about inadequate support from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, prompting Ghana Athletics president to pledge improvements.
Hoshii International Limited has secured gold sponsorship of the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, scheduled for May 12–17 in Accra, positioning Hoshii Instant Rice and X1 Energy Drink as official food and energy drink partners. The company's Country Manager described the partnership as signalling a strategic collaboration centred on athletic excellence and development across Africa.
Hoshii International Limited has been unveiled as the gold partner for the 24th Africa Senior Athletics Championships, to be hosted in Ghana at the University of Ghana Stadium on May 12–17, and will provide cash sponsorship and products including X1 Energy Drink and Hoshii Instant Rice as official energy drink and food sponsor.
Hoshii International has been unveiled as a major sponsor for the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, with the company's X1 Energy Drink to be the exclusive energy drink provider for athletes during the games scheduled to commence from May 12.