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University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana – June 5th, 2024
Excitement continues to build here at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium as Day Two of the CAA Region II Championships unfolds! After an impressive showing yesterday, Team Ghana is hungry for more.
Day One saw a golden blitz by the Ghanaian athletes, amassing a total of five gold medals across various disciplines. Edwin Kwabla Gadayi set the tone with a dominant victory in the men’s 100m, clocking an impressive 10.28 seconds.
🥇 Edwin Gadayi🔥🔥🔥
— Happy Sports (@HappySportsGh) June 4, 2024
The Ghanaian athlete won the men’s 100m finals at the CAA Regional II Championships.
He finished with a time of 10.28s#HappySports #CAARegionals pic.twitter.com/ZbZy1atn5c
This win serves as a testament to Ghana’s meticulous preparation for the championship, keeping the Olympic qualifying aspect firmly in mind.
Esther Obenewa, the high jump queen, secured gold with a jump of 1.79m. While happy with the win, Obenewa aspires for even greater heights, hinting at a burning desire to push her limits further.
How 🇬🇭Ghana’s Esther Obenewaa beat her Senegalese counterpart to win 🥇 the Women’s High Jump event at the CAA Regional Championships ongoing at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.#HappySports #CAARegionals pic.twitter.com/TSz8U3WqZ9
— Happy Sports (@HappySportsGh) June 4, 2024
The stadium erupted in cheers as Ishmael Arthur, Ghana’s long-distance ace, delivered a sensational performance in the 10,000m race. Arthur’s time of 28:11.79 solidified the effectiveness of his rigorous training regime with coach WO Moro 1.
Adding another layer of exhilaration, Ghana’s female sprint relay team – Deborah Acheampong, Janet Mensah, Mary Boakye, and Hor Halutie – electrified the crowd with a breathtaking performance in the women’s 4x100m, securing another gold medal for the home nation.
The moment Ghana’s 4X100 women’s relay team beat Nigeria to the Gold Medal 🥇 in the CAA regional II Championships🔥🔥#HappySports #CAAChampionships pic.twitter.com/Msou0mlYs6
— Happy Sports (@HappySportsGh) June 4, 2024
Faustina Owusu capped off the golden day for Ghana with a victory in the Women’s Discus throw, bringing the total to a resounding five!
Today’s action promises even more thrills.
As of this morning, 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.
The quest for gold continues for Edwin Kwabla Gadayi, who dominated his heat in the men’s 200m race and has qualified for the finals. The entire nation is behind him as he aims to add another gold to Ghana’s ever-growing collection.
As it stands now, no Ghanaian athelete has secured qualification for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Stay tuned to HappySports for continuous updates on the CAA Regional II Championships! We’ll bring you all the action live from the stadium floor. Don’t miss a single jump, throw, or sprint as Ghana strives for athletic glory!