The final batch of Team Ghana’s delegation for the maiden African Schools Games in Algeria has returned to Ghana, marking a triumphant end to their historic debut. The team arrived at the Kotoka International Airport on Monday, August 11, 2025, at 12:24 PM aboard Egyptair.
Ghana’s contingent comprised 60 members, participating in 12 sporting disciplines out of the 21 featured at the event. The sporting disciplines that represented Ghana included:
- Athletics
- Badminton
- Basketball 3×3
- Beach Canoe
- Beach Volley
- Boxing
- Cycling
- Judo
- Swimming
- Taekwondo
- Tennis
- Table Tennis
The team made a significant impact, winning an impressive 14 medals across six sporting disciplines. This remarkable achievement secured Ghana’s 10th place on the medal table among 50 participating countries.
Medal Highlights
- Gold Medals:
- Badminton – Girls Doubles: Adu Moslena Ama Korama and Quarcoo Racheal
- Badminton – Mixed Doubles: Adu-Mintah Obapomba and Adu Moslena Ama Korama
- Silver Medals:
- Badminton – Boys Doubles: Adu Melchizedek Takyi and Adu-Mintah Obapomba
- Boxing – Boys Flyweight (50kg): Laryea William
- Boxing – Boys Lightweight (60kg): Ablorh Abdul Rahman
- Bronze Medals:
- Badminton – Boys Singles: Obapomba Adu-Mintah
- Badminton – Team Relay Event
- Table Tennis – Boys Singles: Mensah Michael Agyapong
- Basketball 3×3
- Boxing – Light Flyweight (48kg): Ofori Richardson
- Taekwondo – Girls -55kg: Jessica Mensah
- Athletics – Girls Triple Jump: Egyan Christiana
- Athletics – Boys Medley Relay (Patrick Junior Gameli, Blessing Konadu Junior, Tettey Philip Odjer & Nuhu Richford)
- Athletics – Girls Medley Relay (Egyan Christiana, Ohenewa Leticia, Mensah Comfort, Sulemana Fulera)
In a significant development, Abuja, Nigeria has been confirmed as the host of the 2nd edition of the African School Games in 2027, while Kenya will host the 3rd edition in 2029. Team Ghana’s historic debut sets the stage for future successes in this prestigious event.
