Faith Kipyegon said it was an “amazing honour” to set an Olympic record as she won a third successive women’s 1500m title at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The Kenyan’s remarkable feat came after team-mate Emmanuel Wanyonyi triumphed in the men’s 800m final on a medal-heavy day for Africa. Ahmed Elgendy registered a world record […]
Rafael Nadal’s quest for a third Olympic gold came to an abrupt end on Monday, July 29 as he was ousted from the singles competition by archrival Novak Djokovic, who won decisively 6-1, 6-4. The Serbian star delivered a masterclass on Court Philippe Chatrier in a match that showcased Djokovic’s exceptional form. The clash marked […]
Ghanaian swimmer, Harry Stacey has expressed his joy after booking his qualification ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympic games. Stacey qualified to the Olympics through a wildcard. Harry Stacey, the highest ranked male swimmer in Ghana as of June 23, 2024, according to the World Aquatics Point Table (2024 edition), made an entry time of […]
Ghana’s national boxing team coach, Dr. Ofori Asare has described the recent World Olympic Boxing Qualifiers in Thailand as a difficult tournament, particularly for African boxers. Speaking to reporters at the Kotoka International Airport upon the team’s return, Dr. Asare expressed disappointment that no Ghanaian boxer qualified for the Olympics. He highlighted two key areas […]
There is the nine universality places – five for women and four for men – to be confirmed this month by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). You never know, Africa could land more qualifiers here but it’s not guaranteed. After a shaky start, the African boxers rallied strongly towards the end to have six boxers […]
