RismadarVoice Reporters
May 9, 2026
Ghana’s preparations for the 2026 African Senior Athletics Championships have suffered a significant setback following reports that the country’s second-fastest sprinter, Benjamin Azamati, will miss the competition due to injury.
The championships, scheduled to take place in Accra from May 12 to 17, were expected to feature strong home representation, with Azamati seen as a key figure in Ghana’s medal ambitions across sprint and relay events.
However, reports from Ghana indicate that the athlete has sustained a groin injury, ruling him out of the continental showpiece. His absence is considered a major blow to Team Ghana, given his experience and consistent performances on the international stage in recent years.
Azamati has been one of Ghana’s leading sprinters, regularly representing the country in global competitions and playing a central role in its relay teams.
Despite the setback, anticipation remains high ahead of the championships, with the Ghana Athletics Association officially unveiling medals for the upcoming event in Accra.
The unveiling has generated widespread discussion among athletics enthusiasts across Africa, with speculation over the design of the medals and whether they may incorporate gold elements, given Ghana’s reputation as a major gold-producing nation.
The development follows a growing trend of host nations introducing uniquely designed medals, after Botswana previously attracted attention for producing diamond-themed medals at a continental competition.
With preparations intensifying across participating countries, attention now shifts to Ghana’s ability to successfully stage the championships and deliver a strong sporting spectacle, even in the absence of one of its most prominent sprint talents.
GHANA’S ATHLETICS HOPES HIT AS AZAMATI RULED OUT OF 2026 CONTINENTAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
