{
  "id": 4398967,
  "title": "Africa’s Road to LA28 begins as Ghana’s Paralympic committee steps up preparations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/africas-road-to-la28-begins-as-ghanas-paralympic-committee-steps-up",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-30T10:12:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/africas-road-to-la28-begins-as-ghanas-paralympic-committee-steps-up-preparations/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ghana's National Paralympic Committee (NPC Ghana) has commenced extensive preparations for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles. President Samson Deen emphasized the importance of planning every aspect of an athlete's journey well before the Games, urging African Paralympic bodies to address entry documentation, accommodation, accessibility, transport, ticketing, ceremonies, and media coordination. NPC Ghana participated in the LA28 National Paralympic Committee Open Days from August 25 to 27, where officials discussed issues such as entry documentation, accommodation, accessibility, transport, ticketing, ceremonies, and media coordination. The delegation, led by Deen and including Foster Kwarteng, examined various aspects to ensure a smooth experience for athletes and their support teams. Deen stressed that preparation should extend beyond athlete qualification and training, focusing on protecting the athlete's complete journey. Accessibility was a primary concern, with discussions covering accessible operations at LAX, accommodation requirements, accessible ticketing, companion access, and transport arrangements for ceremonies and competition venues. NPC Ghana aims to seek further clarification on arrival assistance, accessible transfers, mobility equipment, and delegation movement. The committee also explored the possibility of a Ghana-focused activation during the Games, with Baldwin Hills Crenshaw identified as a potential area. However, no confirmation has been made regarding a Ghana House location, budget, permits, transport arrangements, sponsor package, or commercial agreement. NPC Ghana plans to maintain an integrated action tracker and develop a readiness matrix to ensure a comprehensive readiness plan for the 2028 Paralympic Games.",
  "summary": "NPC Ghana took part in the LA28 National Paralympic Committee Open Days in Los Angeles from 25 to 27 August, where officials examined issues including entry documentation, accommodation, accessibility, transport, ticketing, ceremonies and media coordination.",
  "key_points": [
    "Ghana's National Paralympic Committee (NPC Ghana) begins 2028 LA Paralympics preparations.",
    "NPC Ghana participated in LA28 National Paralympic Committee Open Days."
  ],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}