TaTU Alumni Association Commends Athletes for Outstanding UG Invitational Championship Performance

The Tamale Technical University (TaTU) National Alumni Association has congratulated the university's athletics team for their impressive performance at the recently concluded University of Ghana Invitational Athletics Championship held in Legon. Team TaTU secured an admirable third-place finish overall, a feat the Association described as a reflection of the university's growing reputation in sports development and competitive athletics.

In a statement issued on May 30th, 2026, the Association praised the athletes, coaches, technical officials, and the Sports Department for their dedication, discipline, and resilience throughout the competition.

The Alumni Association further commended the university management, Sports Directorate, coaches, and support staff for their continued commitment to nurturing sporting talents. It reaffirmed its support for initiatives that promote sports excellence and holistic student development while encouraging the athletes to remain focused and strive for even greater success in future competitions. The Association noted that the entire TaTU family is proud of the team's achievement and urged them to continue making the university proud.

Read the full statement below
30th May 2026
STATEMENT OF CONGRATULATIONS FROM THE TaTU NATIONAL ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
TaTU National Alumni Association Congratulates University Athletes on Outstanding Performance at the UG Invitational Athletics Championship

The Tamale Technical University (TaTU) National Alumni Association extends its heartfelt congratulations to Team TaTU for their remarkable performance at the just-ended University of Ghana (UG) Invitational Athletics Championship in Legon, where the university proudly secured 3rd place overall.

This achievement is a testament to the hard work, discipline, resilience, and determination of our athletes, coaches, technical officials, and the entire Sports Department. Competing against some of the finest university athletes in the country and emerging with an impressive medal haul reflects the growing strength of sports development at Tamale Technical University.

We are particularly proud of the team's outstanding accomplishment of winning 15 medals, made up of 3 Gold, 4 Silver, and 8 Bronze medals, across various track and field events. The performances of athletes such as Alhassan Yakubu, Ibrahim Barikisu, Abdul-Rashid Nuhu, Abdul-Fatawu Rayhana, Mwangu Genevieve Maharisum, Owusu Ansah Joseph, Yaboah Richard, and the relay teams have brought honour and recognition to our beloved university.

The Alumni Association commends every athlete who represented TaTU with distinction and patriotism. Your dedication, perseverance, and team spirit have raised the flag of the university high and inspired both current students and alumni across the country.

We also congratulate the university management, the Sports Directorate, coaches, and support staff for their continuous investment in nurturing sporting talents and creating opportunities for students to excel beyond the classroom.

As alumni, we remain committed to supporting initiatives that promote sports excellence and holistic student development. We encourage Team TaTU to remain focused, continue training diligently, and strive for even greater achievements in future competitions.

Once again, congratulations on this well-deserved success. The entire TaTU family is proud of you.

Keep pushing, keep winning, and continue making Tamale Technical University proud.

Signed
Ibrahim Nurudeen
Public Affairs Directorate
TaTU National Alumni Association