The 2025 edition of the Absa Black Star Marathon is set to take place on Saturday, July 26, at the Independence Square in Accra. The event will begin at 6:00 a.m.
Speaking ahead of the event on Channel One TV’s Breakfast Daily, Communications and Sponsorship team member of Absa Bank, Cyril Nai, highlighted the marathon’s role in uniting communities through sports and raising awareness about chronic health conditions such as kidney disease.
He also announced the inclusion of a wheelchair race as part of efforts to promote diversity and inclusion.
“Inclusion is part of our values. We view diversity as a strength, bringing different people from all walks of life in championing a course is very important.
“For us, inclusion of the wheelchair race is one direction towards living the talk of our values of inclusion,” Mr. Nai said.
Beyond promoting health and fitness, the marathon also aims to position Ghana as a destination for world-class road races and help develop local athletic talent for international competition.
The Absa Black Star Marathon will be broadcast live on Channel One TV.
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