Accra: The President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Ghana and President of the African Paralympic Committee, Samson Deen, has announced a Special Target Podium Medal Bonus for all Ghanaian para athletes competing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The performance incentive is designed to reward excellence, inspire outstanding performances and reinforce Ghana's commitment to recognising the achievements of its para athletes on the international stage.
According to Ghana Web, under the special incentive package, every Ghanaian para athlete who wins a medal at the Games will receive an immediate cash award: £3,000 for a Gold Medal, £2,000 for a Silver Medal, and £1,000 for a Bronze Medal. Following Ghana's first medal at the Games, Zinabu Issah, who secured Silver in the Women's T57 Shot Put, will receive a £2,000 cash award during a special presentation ceremony in Glasgow this morning.
The Special Target Podium Medal Bonus is a personal initiative of President Samson Deen to recognise excellence, reward dedication, and inspire Ghana's para athletes to pursue podium success with confidence and determination. Speaking ahead of the presentation ceremony, President Deen expressed his appreciation for the athletes' hard work and dedication, stating, "Our athletes have worked tirelessly to represent Ghana with pride. This bonus is our way of recognising their sacrifice, determination and excellence."
President Deen congratulated Zinabu Issah on becoming Ghana's first medallist at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and encouraged the remaining members of Team Ghana to remain focused as they continue their respective competitions, expressing confidence that more medals would follow.
Looking beyond Glasgow, President Samson Deen announced that the Special Target Podium Medal Prize Scheme will be formally launched for the LA28 Paralympic Games during a Special Team Ghana Ceremony in Accra. This event will also introduce the Follow My Athlete Scheme, an innovative initiative aimed at providing dedicated financial and technical support to para athletes through partnerships with corporate organisations and sponsors.
The National Paralympic Committee Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to building a sustainable high-performance pathway for para athletes by strengthening athlete welfare, expanding corporate partnerships, and creating innovative programmes that will position Ghana for continued success at the LA28 Paralympic Games and beyond.