The 2024 Paris Olympics officially commenced last Friday, and Team Ghana is poised to showcase its talents on the global stage. The Ghanaian delegation, consisting of 21 members, includes eight athletes competing in various disciplines and 12 officials, among them notable figures like Ghana Olympic Committee President Ben Nunoo Mensah and Chef de Mission Isaac Kwasi Aboagye.
Team Ghana made a striking appearance at the opening ceremony, adorned in vibrant traditional smocks, symbolizing the nation’s rich cultural heritage. Among the athletes are swimmers Harry Stacey and Joselle Alice Mensah, who will dive into the competitive waters of Paris 2024.
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The Olympics, scheduled from July 26 to August 11, will feature Ghana’s athletes in events such as swimming, track and field, and high jump. Below is the detailed schedule of Team Ghana’s events:
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Men’s 100m Freestyle – Heat 4
– Athlete: Harry Stacey
– Time: 9:23 GMT
Friday, August 2, 2024
Women’s High Jump
– Athlete: Rose Yeboah
– Time: 8:15 GMT
Saturday, August 3, 2024
Women’s 50m Freestyle – Heat 6
– Athlete: Joselle Alice Mensah
– Time: 9:11 GMT
Men’s 100m
– Athletes:Benjamin Azamati and Abdul Rasheed Saminu
– Time: 9:45 GMT
Thursday, August 8, 2024
4x100m Relay – Round 1
– Team Ghana
-Time: 9:35 GMT
Full List of Ghana’s Contingent at the Paris Olympics
Athletes and Coaches:
– Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah – High Jumper
– Harry Stacey – Swimmer
– Joselle Alice Mensah – Swimmer
– Abdul Rasheed Saminu – Sprinter
– Joseph Paul Amoah – Sprinter
– Ibrahim Fuseini – Sprinter
– Isaac Botsio – Sprinter
– Benjamin Azamati – Sprinter
– Naomi Naa Amorkor Armah – Nurse
– Ernest Anim-Opare – Doctor
– Ishmael Sackey – Physiotherapist
– Benjamin Willie Graham – Media Attache
– Daniel Kpetonku – Swimming Coach
– Salamatu Musa- Athletics Coach
– Andrew Owusu – Athletics Coach
– Philippina Frimpong- Athletics Leader
– Delphina Otinqramah Quaye – Swimming Leader
– Edem Avafianyo- ALO
Officials:
– Ben Nunoo Mensah – GOC President
– Mohammed Sahnoon – GOC Secretary General
– Isaac Kwasi Aboagye- Chef de Mission
Team Ghana’s participation in the Paris Olympics is a testament to their hard work and dedication. As they compete against the world’s best, let’s rally behind them and celebrate their achievements. Keep an eye on the schedule and tune in to support our athletes as they represent Ghana on this grand stage.
