The Ghanaian media is set to promote para sports during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, which will run from August 28 to September 8. This marks the 17th edition of the Paralympic Games, 64 years since they began in Rome in 1960.
The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Ghana announced that a team of para-athletes, including four women, will represent the country. Among them is Zinabu Issah, a strong contender in discus throw and javelin. Team Ghana will compete in five sports: wheelchair tennis, para-powerlifting, para-athletics, para-cycling, and para-taekwondo.
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Several top journalists from Ghana have received accreditation to cover the games, providing comprehensive coverage for their media outlets. This will help raise the profile of para sports in Ghana.
Journalists have expressed their readiness and optimism, eager to showcase the achievements of Ghana’s para-athletes on the global stage.
