Ghana Mourns Loss of Pioneering Olympic Weightlifter Alberta Boatemaa Ampomah

The Ghanaian sporting fraternity is in mourning following the announcement of the death of former national weightlifting star and Olympian Alberta Boatemaa Ampomah.The Ghana Weightlifting Federation (GWF) confirmed that the celebrated athlete passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026, prompting an outpouring of grief from sports administrators, fellow athletes, and fans across the country.