GLASGOW, Scotland — July 28, 2026 — In a moment that captured the true spirit of sport, Australia’s Jaydon Page paused his own celebrations to lift up Ghana’s rising star Hayford Addai after the Men’s 100m T47 final at the Glasgow 2026 Para Sports Championships.
Addai, just 17, ran the race of his life to finish 5th in 10.99 seconds — a new personal best on the Commonwealth Games stage. Page crossed the line in 10.97s to take bronze, but it was what he did after the finish that had everyone talking.
As the dust settled on the track, Page walked straight to the teenage Ghanaian and offered warm congratulations.
He told Addai to “enjoy the moment” and praised the youngster’s “blistering performance” at such a major stage. Page admitted he was surprised — and impressed — to see a 17-year-old competing with such speed and composure against the world’s best.
It was a simple gesture, but one that underscored the camaraderie that defines para-athletics.
Speaking to the media after the race, the Ghanaian sprint sensation said he went to Glasgow determined to win a medal for his country. Finishing 5th left him disappointed, but the numbers told a different story.
“I wanted to win a medal for Ghana, so I’m disappointed with the result. But setting a personal best gives me confidence,” Addai said.
“The encouragement from the other athletes means a lot to me, and I’ll keep working hard to come back stronger.”
Running 10.99 at 17, in his first Commonwealth Games final, signals that Ghana may have found its next para-athletics star. The time marks a significant step forward for Addai and for Ghana’s para-sports program.
