Team Ghana Dreams Dakar: 13 Young Warriors camped at Borteyman for Africa’s first-ever Olympics
The dream is alive at Borteyman. While many are focused on the Black Stars, 13 young Ghanaian teenagers are quietly sweating, pushing, and believing at the Borteyman Sports Complex — Ghana’s official base for Dakar 2026. History is about to be made. For the first time ever, the Olympic Games will be held on African […]
At Ghana's official base for the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games, Borteyman Sports Complex, a group of 13 young Ghanaian athletes is training hard in anticipation of history being made. This marks the first time the Olympic Games will be held on African soil, specifically in Dakar, Diamniadio, and Saly, Senegal, from October 31 to November 13, 2026. A total of 2,700 of the world's best athletes, aged 15 to 18, will participate in the event.
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has selected 13 athletes across 8 sports to represent the nation during the Games. These young athletes, known as Ghana's "13 Ambassadors," are not only well-trained and prepared but are also expected to return as "changemakers and global ambassadors" who embody Excellence, Friendship, and Respect.
In athletics, Mary Coffie and Stephen Oduro Jnr are the names to watch in the women's and men's 400m hurdles, respectively. The promising duo carries the hopes of the nation with their speed and determination. In badminton, Adu-Mintah Obapomba's hard work and dedication aim to propel her to the finals. Justice Adusei Amoafo and Daniel Lartey, representing beach volleyball, are building their chemistry on the sand and sun.
In boxing, Robert Amartey Tagoe, competing in the 70kg category, is ready to punch his way to Dakar. Bernice Mawena Akakpo, in judo, is prepared to throw opponents with her strength and technique. Kelvin Abdallah, Mercedes Abdallah, Tamba Akin Boamah, and Jada Christiana Yankey, representing swimming, are making waves in the pool. Joanita Borteye will demonstrate quick hands and sharp eyes in table tennis. Lastly, Jessica Mensah will fly the flag for taekwondo with her kicks and discipline.
Borteyman is more than just a facility; it has transformed into a home for these 13 teenage athletes. For them, it is the place where childhood dreams merge with Olympic reality. Their journey from Borteyman to Dakar is not just a participation in the Games; it is a representation of Ghana's future, an embodiment of hope and belief that fuels the nation's spirits.
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