Winners at the championship
Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Dr. Fred Awaah, has called on Ghanaian athletes to take full advantage of upcoming international platforms, including the African Senior Athletics Championship, and strive to raise Ghana’s flag high on the global stage.
Dr. Awaah made the appeal during the maiden Ghana Masters Athletics Championship, held on January 9, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
The event was organised by the Ghana Masters Athletics Association in partnership with Royal Sports Arena and the Ashanti Regional Directorate of the NSA.
The championship brought together athletes aged 35 and above, competing across various age categories up to 70 years and beyond. The competition underscored the importance of lifelong physical activity and demonstrated that competitive sport remains beneficial at every stage of life.
Addressing athletes and spectators, Dr. Awaah praised participants for their dedication to fitness and competitive excellence, describing the championship as a major step toward promoting sustained sports participation in the country.
He encouraged the athletes to view the platform not only as a means of staying active, but also as preparation for international masters’ competitions where they can represent the nation with pride.
Dr. Awaah also announced that Ghana will host the 24th  African Athletics Championship in May 2026, a continental event expected to attract elite athletes from across Africa.
President of the Ghana Masters Athletics Association, Seth Panwun Boyoyo, highlighted the vision behind the championship, stressing the association’s commitment to keeping older athletes competitive and visible within Ghana’s sporting ecosystem.
Organisers and participants alike expressed optimism that the maiden event marks the beginning of sustained growth for masters’ athletics in Ghana.
By Wletsu Ransford