Sports Roundup: Ghana’s Olympics dream ends in disqualification, but Africa makes history
The curtain has closed on the Paris Olympics, with mixed fortunes for African nations. While Ghana’s 4x100m relay team suffered a heartbreaking disqualification in the heats, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo stormed to a historic victory in the men’s 200m, rewriting the African record books in the process. Déjà vu for Ghana’s relay team Ghana’s hopes for … The post Sports Roundup: Ghana’s Olympics dream ends in disqualification, but Africa makes history appeared first on Asaase Radio.
The curtain has closed on the Paris Olympics, with mixed fortunes for African nations. While Ghana’s 4x100m relay team suffered a heartbreaking disqualification in the heats, Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo stormed to a historic victory in the men’s 200m, rewriting the African record books in the process.
Déjà vu for Ghana’s relay team
Ghana’s hopes for Olympic glory were dashed after their men’s 4x100m team were disqualified for a baton exchange zone violation in the heats.
This mirrored their fate at the Tokyo 2020 Games, leaving a sense of déjà vu for the athletes and Ghanaian fans. Even without the disqualification, the quartet’s time of 38.62 seconds wouldn’t have secured a place in the final.
Tebogo makes history for Botswana
Botswana’s Letsile Tebogo became the first African athlete to win the Olympics men’s 200m title, etching his name in sporting history.
The 21-year-old sensation clocked a stunning 19.46 seconds at the Stade de France, smashing the African record and leaving American rivals Kenny Bednarek and Noah Lyles in his wake.
Football legend Issa Hayatou passes away
Football mourns the passing of Issa Hayatou, the former president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Cameroonian spent nearly three decades at the helm of CAF (1988–2017) and held influential positions within FIFA, including a brief stint as acting president (2015–2016).
Black Stars begin redemption arc in AFCON Qualifiers
Ghana’s Black Stars turn their attention to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, aiming to erase the disappointment of their group-stage exit at the 2023 tournament.
Their journey begins with a home clash against Angola on 5 September 2024 at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi.
Ghana sets sights on Los Angeles 2028 baseball debut
The Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation (GBSF) is aiming high, setting its sights on qualifying for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
President Ernest Danso revealed the federation’s ambitious plan and ongoing preparations that began in 2023.
The GBSF is using the inaugural Koshien Baseball Championship (31 August–1 September) as a stepping stone, alongside an upcoming visit from a US baseball team.
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