CAA Regional II Championships Wrap: Ghana secures medal Haul but falls short of Olympics Qualification

SOURCE: Ahashie Judeliver Eli

Ghana enjoyed a dominant performance at the CAA Regional II Championships held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra from the 4th to 5th of June.

Despite not officially securing qualification for the Olympics, the team delivered a remarkable display, bringing home a significant number of medals.

Edwin Kwabla Gadayi ignited the flame on day one, securing a gold medal in the men’s 100m with a time of 10.28 seconds. Esther Obenewa followed suit, showcasing her talent with a gold medal jump of 1.79m in the women’s high jump.

The stadium erupted as Ishmael Arthur dominated the 10,000m race, leaving competitors behind with a time of 28:11.79.

The electrifying women’s 4x100m relay team – Deborah Acheampong, Janet Mensah, Mary Boakye, and Hor Halutie – added another layer of excitement with a gold medal performance. Faustina Owusu capped off a golden day for Ghana with a victory in the Women’s Discus throw, bringing the total medal count to five on the first day.

Day Two witnessed a continuation of Ghana’s success. David Nakousi achieved a personal milestone by winning the men’s 1500m race. Kennedy Ocansey soared to new heights in the men’s high jump competition, claiming gold with a jump of 2.18m.

Gariba Sakat joined the celebration with a dominant performance in the women’s 5000m race.

The men’s 4x400m relay team has secured gold, further solidifying Ghana’s dominance. Additionally, the women’s team secured a well-deserved silver medal

Earlier victories included Bridget Annan’s electrifying win in the women’s 400m race and Mary Boakye’s impressive sweep of the women’s 200m final. Antidedu Peter displayed resilience, clinching a silver medal in the 400m hurdles finals and a bronze medal in the 800m finals.

While Edwin Kwabla Gadayi and Hafisa Fuseini fell short of gold in the men’s 200m finals and women’s 400m hurdles respectively, they secured silver and gold medals, adding to Ghana’s impressive haul.