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20.01.2020 Athletics

Ghana To Compete In Maiden Pan African Games

By Mike Okuley
Ghana To Compete In Maiden Pan African Games
20.01.2020 LISTEN

Team Ghana’s contingent for the first edition of the Special Olympics Pan African Games is expected to fly out to Egypt on Wednesday, 22nd January 2020 ahead of the opening ceremony of the inaugural event in Cairo.

Under the auspices of Special Olympics Ghana (SoG), the West African side would be represented by 16 athletes challenging for laurels in athletics which would see the Ghanaian displaying their prowess in 100m, 200m, 4x100 relay, 400m and long jump.

Other events to be completed by Ghana during the 9-day festival includes 5 aside football, basketball and bocce when the competition gets underway

The festival is expected to attract huge personalities including HE Abdel Fattah El Sisi, the Egyptian president

With the rich medal-winning record in their previous competitions, Ghana’s presence in the multi-purpose games meant for children with intellectual disability has sent shivering waves among other competing countries.

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