Ghana Tennis Federation holds 2026 National Wheelchair Tennis Juniors Training Camp in Accra

The Ghana Tennis Federation recently hosted the 2026 National Wheelchair Tennis Juniors Training Camp at the Accra Sports Stadium Tennis Court. This event marked the beginning of a new generation of wheelchair tennis players, with a diverse group of junior players aged 8 to 14, with a gender balance favoring girls at approximately 45 percent.

The camp drew participants from Ho, Cape Coast, Koforidua, and Accra, who were accompanied by their local coaches. These coaches collaborated with national coaches to provide the necessary training to the young players. Ghana's top wheelchair tennis professionals, including Maclean Dzidzienyo, Bernard Yawson, Bridget Nartey, Stacy Konadu Mensah, and Daniel Laryea, participated in the camp to showcase their skills and motivate the youngsters to take up the sport.

All newly registered participants have begun a wheelchair tennis development pathway to guide their progress, with the ultimate goal of transforming them into future professionals like Emmanuel Amobire and Henry Adjapong, who have successfully made the transition from junior to senior wheelchair tennis. The event was graced by the presence of Ghana Tennis Federation President Isaac Abe Duah and Vice President Cedric Dzelu, who encouraged the young players and reaffirmed the Federation's unwavering commitment to promoting wheelchair tennis in the country.

Henry Larbi, Ghana's Wheelchair Tennis National Coordinator, praised the World Tennis for their continuous support since 2013 in developing and promoting wheelchair tennis in collaboration with the Ghana Tennis Federation. Larbi expressed optimism that the Federation will soon have Ghanaian juniors competing internationally from 2027.