Ghana Para Sports has made history with its first-ever qualification to the Commonwealth Games, secured by Ghanaian para swimmer Promise Wonder Atsu Aheto, who will compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, scheduled from 23rd July to 2nd August 2026.
Promise Aheto secured qualification through a bipartite slot following his classification and outstanding performance at the World Para Swimming (WPS) World Para Swimming Series in Australia in February 2026. At the competition, he recorded personal best times of 1:38.58 in the Men’s 100m Breaststroke S9 and 31.72 in the Men’s 50m Freestyle S13, qualifying him to compete in either event at the Commonwealth Games.
This historic achievement marks a major milestone for Ghana Para Sports and highlights the growing progress of para sports development in Ghana through collaboration and institutional support.
We extend our sincere appreciation to the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Mr. Richard Akpokavie, the Chef de Mission for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Madam Farida Ayishatu Idriss, the President of Ghana Para Swimming, and the leadership of the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana, including Mr. Samson Deen, Mr. Henry Larbi, and Mr. Majeed Eldeen, for the administrative and financial support provided to Promise Aheto and his teammate during the World Para Swimming Series in Australia, which contributed significantly to securing this historic qualification.
Ghana Para Sports remains committed to supporting athletes with disabilities to achieve excellence on the international stage and proudly represent Ghana at major global competitions.
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