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Sports medals, whether at the Olympics or the World Cup, are known to have a circular appearance with embossed inscriptions or logos that suit the competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n Over the last few weeks, medalists at the continent\u2019s biggest sports showpiece have been handed what can, at best, be described as unique medals.<\/p>\n The medals are square in nature, with curved sides and styled ends.<\/p>\n As with all medals, the logo of the 13th African Games, Accra 2023, is on one side and the other side with \u201cExperience the African Dream.\u201d<\/p>\n It has emerged that the symbol the medal details are embossed on is an Adinkra symbol called \u2018Fihankra\u2019.<\/p>\n Fihankra is an Akan language and, in the Ghanaian context, symbolizes an enclosed and secured compound house.<\/p>\n Within the compound house, there is one entrance and one exit, guaranteeing that the movement of the members of the house is public knowledge. It also symbolizes a united family.<\/p>\n 100s of athletes at the end of the games travel back to their countries with a piece of Ghanaian tradition because they excelled in their disciplines.<\/p>\n The Games started on March 8 and officially closed on March 23, 2024.<\/p>\n The medals for the 13th African Games are shaped into the Adinkra symbol called ‘Fihankra’.<\/p>\n Fihankra’, is an Akan language and in the Ghanaian context symbolizes an enclosed and secured compound house. Within the compound house, there is one entrance and one exit that guarantee\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/QKtsxNyTji pic.twitter.com\/18hRt5vLrz<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Felix Romark (@FelixRomark) March 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Here you have it . CC . CodecliQ pic.twitter.com\/5yxGEo6477<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Kyemesi Isaac Lartey (@KyemesiL) March 23, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n ghanaweb.com <\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n\n
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