In the fiercely competitive world of athletics, young talents continually emerge, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. One such rising star is Ronald Chariot, the World Junior 1500m Champion. At a recent race in Nairobi, Chariot demonstrated that he is more than capable of translating his junior success into senior victories. The race, which saw Chariot pitted against Abel Kipsang, the World Indoor bronze medalist in the 1500m race from Belgrade 18 months prior, was a thrilling spectacle. As the athletes clocked in at 2:51 at the 1200m mark, Kipsang was under mounting pressure from Chariot. In such high-stakes races,…
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The results of the 2022 Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games 2022. The 27th GUSA Games is being held at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Kumasi, Ashanti Region. Athletics Day 1 Results Events Click here for Timetable Click here for PDF Results Day 1 5000m Men Final POSITIONNAMEAFFILIATIONTIME1William AmponsahUniversity of Education, Winneba14:14.792Oduro SamuelUniversity of Energy and Natural Resources Ho15:02.823Arthur IshmaelUniversity of Ghana15:15.274Seidu SalifuUniversity of Ghana15:20.085Koogo AtiaUniversity of Education, Winneba15:52.466Kombat TininyaUniversity for Developement Studies16:01.957Mohammed KassimUniversity of Cape Coast16:05.188Wumboriche NoahAkenten Appiah Menka University of Skills and Training16:08.799Aseile AbelUniversity of Energy and Natural Resources Ho16:14.8210Yeboah EmmanuelKwame Nkrumah University…
The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has announced the entry requirements for athletes competing in Mauritius 2022 African Senior Championships. CAA African Championships Mauritius 2022 entry standards for all the events. The African Senior Championships was to be held in Algeria in 2020 but was postponed and later cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic (covid-19) outbreak. In 2021, Nigeria step in to host the event but they also withdrew at the last hour which was not able to take place due to the same covid-19 insurgency in Africa. Now, the championships will be hosted by Mauritius in 2022 from June…
In the forthcoming transfer period, FC Sheriff Tiraspol, a premier league club in Moldova, has announced a significant addition to their squad. Ghana’s own Razak Abalora is set to join their ranks, amplifying the club’s defensive strength. Following fruitful negotiations, Abalora has committed to a long-term contract with FC Sheriff Tiraspol. The agreement came to light after the Ghanaian goalkeeper successfully completed a medical examination, paving the way for the transfer. The 25-year-old goalkeeper, born on September 4, 1996, in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, brings a wealth of experience from his career in Africa. He kick-started his professional…
Basketball, an exhilarating game that embodies team spirit, is widely loved and played across various age groups. In Ghana, it enjoys immense popularity, with schools and universities encouraging their students to participate. The Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games even includes basketball as one of its key events. However, as with any sport, playing basketball safely requires certain precautions. Here are five essential safety measures for basketball enthusiasts of all categories. Read more: How to choose the right size basketball for different age groups. Moreover, always ensure that the playing surface is clean, dry, and safe before starting the game.…
At just 24 years old, David Goggins found himself in a difficult life situation. He was earning a meager $1000 per month as a pest control worker, spending a significant portion of his income on rent, weighed over 297 pounds, and was living with his mother following a divorce. Despite completing high school, his prospects seemed grim. Yet Goggins didn’t let these circumstances define him. “Everybody comes to a point in their life when they want to quit. But it’s what you do at that moment that determines who you are,” says Goggins, echoing the sentiment that helped him transform…
Much like many youngsters in Ghana, Eric Kwame Appiah’s childhood was steeped in playing football on the local muddy fields, where lush green pitches were a rarity. However, while many youngsters dreamt of emulating the feats of Abedi Pele, Michael Essien, Stephen Appiah, or Asamoah Gyan, Eric found his true calling elsewhere. Drawing inspiration from his grandmother, who dedicated her life to providing hope for underprivileged children, Eric’s heart was always set on a mission of benevolence. “Growing up, I saw my grandmother provide for children who couldn’t afford food, schooling, and shelter,” he shared with GBC 24. “She opened…
Athletics, often recognized as the mother of all sports, is a collection of activities that include running, walking, jumping, and throwing. Governed by the World Athletics, athletics branches out into six main disciplines: Track and Field, Road Running, Race Walking, Cross Country Running, Mountain Running, and Trail Running. This makes it the only sport with such a wide range of disciplines within it. In this blog post, we will explore these six disciplines and the various events they encompass. Track and Field Track and Field events are divided into sprints, middle and long-distance events, jumping events, and throwing events. Sprint…
By: www.athleticshour.com The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has released the entry criteria for athletes who will be competing in the upcoming African Senior Championships, Mauritius 2022. Entry standards for all events at the CAA African Championships Mauritius 2022. The African Senior Championships was originally scheduled to take place in Algeria in 2020, but was also postponed and then cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic (covid-19). Nigeria stepped in to host the tournament in 2021, but withdrew at the last minute due to the same covid-19 insurgency in Africa, which prevented the event from taking place. Now, the championships will be…
Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, Executive Chairman of the Accra 2023 Local Organising Committee (LOC), has revealed the criteria used to choose the sporting disciplines that will compete at the 13th African Games. The list of 25 disciplines was announced at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Friday, February 18, 2022, during the final session of the First Joint Technical Meeting with the LOC, the TCAG, and the AUSC. The disciplines selected include; Football, Athletics, Boxing, Cycling, Chess, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Netball, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Fencing, Cricket, Armwrestling, Badminton, Basketball, Field Hockey, Handball, Judo, Karate-do, Rugby, Swimming, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, and Teqball as a…