Accra: Some concerned Ghanaians have rallied behind athletes Benjamin Azamati and Abdul Rasheed Saminu after they complained about the lack of support from authorities for athletics events.
According to Ghana Web, after the team secured automatic qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing with a time of 38.09 seconds, Benjamin Azamati and Abdul Rasheed Saminu raised concerns about inadequate logistics support and poor travel arrangements to Gaborone, Botswana.
In a statement released on May 4, 2026, the ministry explained that travel arrangements are the responsibility of the athletics association and international competition protocols, and therefore cannot be blamed.
This has triggered backlash from social media users, who criticized the unfair treatment of athletes in preparing for major events, describing the situation as 'disgusting.'
Many argued that the sports ministry prioritizes the Black Stars over other disciplines, which hampers growth and affects athletes' performance.
They applauded Azamati and Saminu for speaking out and urged the sports ministry and the Ghana Athletics Association to improve logistics and travel arrangements for athletes.