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Joseph Paul Amoah

Ghanaian sprinter and Team Ghana Athletics Captain competing in 100m and 200m events at international championships including the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

2026-05-012026-08-07

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The quartet of Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah and Edwin Gadayi clocked 38.18 seconds, placing behind South Africa, Great Britain and China.

    World Relays: We can’t afford to miss out again” — Amenakpor rallies Ghana after relay setback
  3. Joy Online

    The quartet of Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah, Edwin Gadayi and Abdul Rasheed Saminu will now target a top-two finish in Sunday’s race to seal qualification for Beijing 2027.

    Ghana drawn with Brazil, Spain in crucial World Relays repechage race
  4. Joy Online

    The quartet of Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah and Edwin Gadayi clocked 38.18 seconds, finishing behind South Africa, Great Britain and China.

    World Relays: Ghana miss automatic qualification after finishing 4th in heat
  5. Joy Online

    Ghana will be represented by a strong five-man squad of Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Ibrahim Fuseni, Abdul Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi.

    Ghana handed tough heat as World Relays quest begins in Botswana

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Ghana wins two medals at 2026 Commonwealth Games

    Team Ghana earned two medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow: Zinabu Issah won silver in the women's T57 shot put and Amadu Mohammed claimed bronze in men's 55kg boxing. The Ghana Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association Ghana praised the athletes' courage, resilience and determination.

    4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 3 August

  1. Ghana loses Commonwealth Games relay medal after Canada appeal

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team, initially promoted to bronze after Canada's disqualification, dropped back to fourth place when Canada's protest was upheld at Glasgow 2026. The Ghanaian quartet's 38.13-second finish ended a potential 52-year wait for a Commonwealth Games relay medal in the event.

    3 August 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana loses Commonwealth Games relay bronze after Canada overturns disqualification

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team was stripped of a bronze medal at Glasgow 2026 after Canada successfully appealed its initial disqualification, dropping Ghana from third to fourth place. The result ends Ghana's 52-year wait for a Commonwealth Games relay medal, with the team clocking 38.13 seconds in the final.

    3 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 1 August

  1. Ghana men's relay team loses bronze medal after Canada wins appeal

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team was stripped of a bronze medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after Canada successfully overturned its initial disqualification, returning the medal to Nigeria and restoring Australia's gold and Canada's silver. The reversal denied Ghana what would have been its first Commonwealth Games podium finish in the men's 4x100m relay since 1974, ending hopes of breaking a 52-year medal drought in the event.

    1 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 31 July

  1. Joseph Paul Amoah finishes seventh in Commonwealth Games 200m

    Ghanaian sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah finished seventh in the men's 200m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow with a time of 20.47 seconds, missing out on a medal after winning silver in the same event at the previous Commonwealth Games.

    31 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Azamati seventh in 100m; Eseme sets Games record

    Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati finished seventh in the men's 100m final at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, clocking 10.11 seconds. Cameroon's Emmanuel Eseme won gold with a Commonwealth Games record of 9.83 seconds, with Australia's Lachlan Kennedy taking silver and Nigeria's Kayinsola Ajayi bronze.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. Abdul Wahib Omar opens Ghana's boxing campaign in Glasgow

    Ghana's Abdul Wahib Omar will launch Team Ghana's boxing campaign at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow against England's Patris Mughalzai in the men's 65kg preliminary round. Omar, who won bronze at Birmingham 2022, leads a contingent of 10 Ghanaian boxers aiming to add to Ghana's boxing legacy.

    24 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 19 July

  1. Team Ghana captain gifts racing spikes to para athlete

    Joseph Paul Amoah, Team Ghana Athletics Captain, presented racing spikes to para athlete Hayford Addae at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, demonstrating team unity and support among able-bodied and para athletes representing Ghana.

    19 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. Ghana announces 40-member team for Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

    The Commonwealth Games Association of Ghana has named a 40-member "High-Performance Squad" for Glasgow 2026, featuring sprinter Benjamin Azamati, national high jump record holder Rose Yeboah, and relay team members Joseph Paul Amoah, Abdul Rasheed-Saminu, and James Dadzie. The squad will undergo intensified training and sports science support ahead of competition.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Ghana's final day performances at 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships

    The closing day of ASAC 2026 featured emotional performances across the continent. Ghana's Joseph Paul Amoah competed in the 200m with results that pleased supporters, and the women's 4x400m team narrowly missed a bronze medal, finishing fifth.

    19 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Ghana's women's relay team finishes third at African 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.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana takes bronze in men's and women's 4x100m relays

    Ghana's men's team finished third in 38.74 seconds at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships, with Côte d'Ivoire winning in 38.52 seconds and Nigeria second in 38.70 seconds. The women's team also secured bronze in 44.85 seconds, with Nigeria taking gold in 42.94 seconds and Liberia second in 43.05 seconds.

    18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Sunday 17 May

  1. Joe Paul finishes fifth in African Championships 200m final

    Joseph Paul Amoah placed fifth in the men's 200m final at the African Athletics Senior Championships in Accra, clocking 20.83 seconds. The result ended Ghana's hopes of a gold medal in the sprints, with Ivory Coast's Cheikh Traore winning the event in 20.32 seconds.

    17 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Ghana wins three medals at African Seniors Athletics Championships Day 3

    Ghana secured three medals on Day Three of the African Seniors Athletics Championships: Alex Amankwah won bronze in the men's 800m, Florence Agyemang took bronze in the women's 400m, and Esther Obenewaa claimed silver in the women's high jump. Ghana's 4x100m relay team also advanced to the final.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Cameroon's Eseme wins men's 100m at Accra athletics championships

    Emmanuel Eseme of Cameroon won gold in the men's 100m final at the 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships in Accra with a time of 10.25 seconds. Ghana's Abdul-Rasheed Saminu and Joseph Paul Amoah finished sixth and fourth respectively, both with times of 10.32 seconds, missing out on medals.

    15 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  3. Amoah vows medal in relay after missing sprint podium

    Ghana sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah finished fourth in the Men's 100 Metre final at the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships, missing the podium. He has promised Ghanaians a medal for the country's Men's 4×100 Relay Team in the coming competition.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  4. Ghanaian sprinters finish fourth and sixth in 100m final

    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.

    15 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Thursday 14 May

  1. Ghana athletes miss medals at African Seniors Championships day two

    The 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships continued at the University of Ghana Stadium on Wednesday with over 40 countries competing. Ghana's Joseph Paul Amoah, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi competed in the men's 100m but did not medal, while Nigeria's Tobi Amusan won gold in the women's hurdles.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Ghanaian sprinters miss medals at African Seniors Championships

    Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu both advanced from their heats at the African Seniors Athletics Championships but failed to podium in the men's 100m final, with Paul finishing fourth and Saminu sixth.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's Paul and Saminu advance to 100m final

    Joseph Paul Amoah and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu have qualified for the 100m final at the African Seniors Athletics Championships after winning their respective heats on Wednesday. The final is scheduled for 17:15 GMT.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghanaian sprinters compete in 100m semi-finals Wednesday

    Three Ghanaian athletes—Saminu (country record-holder), Edwin Gadayi, and Joseph Paul Amoah—will compete in the men's 100m semi-finals at the African Seniors Athletics Championships on Wednesday evening, with Saminu and Gadayi running in Heat 2 and Amoah in Heat 3; the top two finishers in each heat plus two fastest losers advance to the final.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships opens in Accra

    The 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championships began at the University of Ghana Stadium on Tuesday, May 12, following an opening ceremony the night before, with over 40 countries competing. Ghana's Joseph Paul Amoah, Abdul-Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi competed on the opening day, alongside Nigeria's Tobi Amusan and athletes from other nations.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  5. World Athletics President encourages Ghana relay team for podium finish

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team has qualified for the World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the World Relays with a time of 38.09 seconds. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the team should aim for a podium finish, noting this marks Ghana's fourth successive World Championships appearance.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. Three Ghanaian sprinters advance to 100m semi-finals

    Joseph Paul Amoah, Edwin Gadayi, and Abdul-Rasheed Saminu qualified for the 100m semi-finals of the African Seniors Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium, each finishing second in their respective heats on the opening day.

    12 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 8 May

  1. Ghana names Saminu, Azamati for African Athletics Championships

    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.

    8 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. Ghana relay team claims World Championships spot amid logistical complaints

    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.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Ghana's 4x100m relay qualifies for fourth consecutive World Championships

    Benjamin Azamati's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for a fourth consecutive World Athletics Championships, finishing second behind China in 38.09 seconds at the World Relays to book their place at next year's championships in Beijing.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's men's 4x100m relay qualifies for World Championships

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured a historic fourth consecutive qualification for the World Athletics Championships, clocking 38.09 seconds to finish second at the World Relays. The quartet of Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Abdul Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi bounced back after a disappointing day-one performance to seal their place at next year's championships in Beijing.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualifies for fourth consecutive World Championships

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for a fourth consecutive appearance at the World Athletics Championships by finishing second behind China in 38.09 seconds at the World Relays. The team comprised Edwin Gadayi, Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Benjamin Azamati, and Joseph Paul Amoah.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

  4. Ghana 4x100m relay finishes fourth, misses final at World Relays

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team, comprising Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Abdul Rasheed Saminu and Edwin Gadayi, finished fourth in their heat at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a season-best time of 38.19 seconds, missing qualification for the final due to a less-than-smooth baton exchange on the second leg. The team will have another opportunity to qualify for the World Championships in Beijing in the second round.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

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