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NPC-Ghana hosts Para Powerlifting tournament for athletes on World Disability Day

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African Paralympic Committee emblemAFRICAPARALYMPICS.ORGNPC-Ghana hosts Para Powerlifting tournament for athletes on World Disability DayA later Ghanaian development event linked the Games to ongoing community programmes. Citi Newsroom reported a national powerlifting competition and distribution of equipment originally donated for the inaugural African Para Games. The coverage also described support from the French Embassy and the launch of women’s amputee football, offering a concrete example of activity after Accra 2023.

A later Ghanaian development event linked the Games to ongoing community programmes. Citi Newsroom reported a national powerlifting competition and distribution of equipment originally donated for the inaugural African Para Games. The coverage also described support from the French Embassy and the launch of women’s amputee football, offering a concrete example of activity after Accra 2023.

This December development activity took place after the Games. Para powerlifting was not part of Accra 2023’s final competition programme.

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This is a short editorial summary with attribution. The original publisher retains responsibility for its reporting and any later corrections. Earlier previews describe plans at their publication date, which may differ from the final Games programme.

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French Embassy in Ghana marks first African Para Games with cocktail dinner

A French Embassy reception brought sporting leaders, officials and athletes together during the Games. Julien Lecas represented the ambassador, alongside Ghana Olympic Committee president Ben Nunoo Mensah and AfPC president Samson Deen. The occasion connected the Accra event with wider discussions of inclusion, regional cooperation and preparations for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

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Sikhosana and Els the ultimate double act

Team SA reflected on the partnership between Alwande Sikhosana and Leon Els after their return from Ghana. Sikhosana won singles gold against Els, and the pair shared the doubles title. Their interviews emphasise mutual support, competition and the experience of representing South Africa at the first African Para Games, adding an athlete-centred perspective to the results.

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Exclusive: Colombian Embassy in Ghana takes up case of unpaid bills from African Para Games

Inside the Games followed its pre-event payment report with coverage of Colombian diplomatic correspondence concerning website supplier Altheroh. The article presents the supplier’s complaint and Samson Deen’s response disputing the company’s conduct. It is retained as attributed historical coverage, with no claim here that the allegations were adjudicated or that the current payment position is known.

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