Ahiagah balances sprint training with work and family
Ghanaian sprinter Amos Ahiagah was building his athletics career while working as a barber and supporting his family.
Amos Ahiagah joins athletes in a training session.
Photo credit: Amos Gumulira
Ghanaian sprinter Amos Ahiagah was building his athletics career while working as a barber and supporting his family. In a March 2023 IPC feature, the 19-year-old described training five days a week and competing in regional events and national sports festivals. He raced over 100m, 200m and 400m, learned about the Paralympic Movement online and shared that knowledge with friends. His ambition was to become a Paralympic medallist for Ghana; the report presented a developing athlete’s goals, not an international medal already won.
Ahiagah with fellow athletes and a coach.
Photo credit: Amos Ahiagah
Ahiagah works on his sprint start.
Photo credit: Amos Gumulira
A coach demonstrates technique during Ahiagah’s training.
Photo credit: Amos Gumulira
Ahiagah with another athlete and a coach on the track.
Photo credit: Amos Ahiagah
Ahiagah combines athletics with work in a barbershop.
Photo credit: Amos Ahiagah
Ahiagah jumps for a photograph.
Photo credit: Amos Ahiagah