Accra: The Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) has officially announced Team Ghana's squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, which will take place from July 23 to August 3 in Scotland. The selected team includes some of Ghana's most accomplished athletes, combining international experience with emerging talent to compete across various sporting disciplines.
According to Ghana News Agency, the CGA has stated that the squad is now entering its final preparation phase, which includes intensified training, sports science support, and international-standard performance programs. These efforts aim to ensure that Ghana competes strongly on the Commonwealth stage.
The CGA also emphasized its commitment, along with its stakeholders, to providing the necessary support for every athlete to perform at their highest level. The Olympic movement has urged Ghanaians to unite in support of the team as they embark on this challenging journey.
Ghana's challenge in Glasgow will be led by athletes competing in nine sporting disciplines: Athletics, Para Athletics, Boxing, Cycling, Judo, Para Powerlifting, Para Swimming, Swimming, and Weightlifting. In Athletics, the team includes Abugire Abigail (800m), Acheampong Deborah (100m, 4x100m), Afrifa Anita (200m, 4x100m), Britton Evonne (100mH, 4x100m), Ewusi Lovina (400mH, 4x100m), Yeboah Rose (High Jump), Amoah Joseph Paul (200m, 4x100m), and Benjamin Azamati (100m, 4x100m).
Para Athletics competitors include Issah Zinabu (Shotput F57), Addai Hayford (100m T47), and Botsyo Nkegbe (1,500m T54). The Boxing team comprises Bamfo Nancy (54kg), Djabatey Adelaide Dede (57kg), Quaye Ramatu (51kg), Ankrah Ebenezer (60kg), Mohammed Amadu (55kg), Muntari Jibril (90kg), Nettey Precious Akai (70kg), Omar Abdul Wahib (65kg), Pappoe Desmond (80kg), and Plange Daniel (+90kg).
Cycling representatives are Sedzro Erica and Sackey Emmanuel, both competing in Track Cycling. Judo will have Agyei Fremah (57kg) and Oduro Elizabeth (63kg), while Haruna Tahiru (170kg+) will compete in Para Powerlifting. Aheto Promise will represent Para-Swimming in the 50m freestyle and 50m/100 breaststroke events.
The Swimming team includes Adjei Nubia (50m backstroke, 50m backstroke), Takyi Unilez (50m freestyle, 100m freestyle), Jackson Abeiku (50m butterfly, 50m backstroke), and Snowden Ivan (50m freestyle, 50m backstroke). The Weightlifting team consists of Agozi Yayra Akos (58kg), Adjei Abdul Salim Adjetey (110kg), Emmanuel Amo Boateng (71kg), and Osei Forrster Christopher (94kg).