{"id":261096,"date":"2024-12-05T16:13:08","date_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/05\/ghana-hosts-national-para-powerlifting-competition-on-world-disability-day\/"},"modified":"2024-12-05T16:13:08","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T16:13:08","slug":"ghana-hosts-national-para-powerlifting-competition-on-world-disability-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/12\/05\/ghana-hosts-national-para-powerlifting-competition-on-world-disability-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Ghana hosts national para-powerlifting competition on World Disability Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"article-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.ghanaweb.com\/imagelib\/pics\/221\/22197992.295.jpg\" alt=\"A photo from the competition\" title=\"A photo from the competition\" width=\"295\" height=\"196\" \/> <span class=\"image_caption\"><span>A photo from the competition<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"-webkit-user-select: none; -webkit-touch-callout: none; -moz-user-select: none; -ms-user-select: none; user-select: none;\">\n<p id=\"article-123\">Ghana marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by hosting its 2024 National Para Powerlifting Competition in Accra.<\/p>\n<p>The event, organised by the Ghana Para-Powerlifting Association in collaboration with the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana), brought together more than 50 para-powerlifters from five regions: Kumasi, Accra, Tamale, Cape Coast, and Sunyani.<\/p>\n<p>According to Ignatius Elletey, a member of the Ghana Para-Powerlifting Association, the event aimed to identify and rank athletes for the 2025 season and future competitions while building a comprehensive database of para-powerlifters in the country.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe program is very important. Over the years, we\u2019ve limited the number of athletes selected for international events, and this has been a challenge. Therefore, the Association thought it was high time we organised such an event to give opportunities to all the athletes at our disposal so they can prove themselves for selection in international competitions,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Elletey also urged corporate bodies to support the Association with funding to help provide the athletes with the best training ahead of the 2028 Paralympic Games.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIn terms of support, we want to use this opportunity to appeal to corporate Ghana and all Ghanaians. Disability sports give a future and life to persons with disabilities. It is the only industry that operates inclusively. Therefore, we want corporate Ghana to come on board and sponsor. There are many events next year, and it all boils down to funding. This is also a journey towards the 2028 Paralympic Games in the USA. We can only compete at the highest level when we have sponsors and support from all industry players,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>This year\u2019s International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being celebrated under the theme: &#8220;Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.&#8221; The para-powerlifting competition formed part of Ghana\u2019s activities to mark the day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A photo from the competition Ghana marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by hosting its 2024 National Para Powerlifting Competition in Accra. 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