Ghana has received a major vote of confidence ahead of next month’s 24th African Senior Athletics Championships, with the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) giving the green light for final preparations following a comprehensive inspection of facilities and logistics in Accra.
A high-level CAA delegation, led by Chief Executive Officer Lamine Fati and Head of TV Production Melinda Lomba, conducted an extensive assessment last Thursday at the University of Ghana Stadium, the main competition venue for the May 12–17 championship.
The inspection covered competition tracks, technical equipment and operational offices, while the delegation also evaluated key logistical components, including accommodation, transportation and athlete services, across designated hotels in Accra.
The team held high-level engagements with the Sports and Recreation Minister, Kofi Iddie Adams, and officials of the National Anti-Doping Agency, expressing satisfaction with the country’s anti-doping readiness and overall operational planning.
After a guided tour of the stadium, led by BawahFuseini, President of Ghana Athletics, Mr Fati reaffirmed strong confidence in Ghana’s ability to deliver, drawing on the country’s proven track record during the Accra 2023 African Games.
“So far, we’ve been touring the hotels throughout the morning to see where all the people coming will be accommodated, and we are very satisfied—very good facilities in all of them. I can say Ghana is 96 per cent ready,” he stated.
“I want to thank the Ghanaian government for all the arrangements and facilities given to us to make our mission successful. We know what this country can do, from our experience during the African Games, and we are expecting the same and a very successful championship,” he added.
Beyond infrastructure, Ghana has also intensified its technical readiness.
The Local Organising Committee, in collaboration with Ghana Athletics, recently staged a three-day Level 1 Refresher Course for Technical Officials, an initiative designed to sharpen officiating standards in line with the latest World Athletics regulations.
Participants, drawn from both track and field disciplines, were immediately tested under live competition conditions during last Saturday’s Accra Open Championships in Legon, ensuring real-time evaluation of their coordination, decision-making and rule application under pressure.
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