Inaugural African Para Games begins with Opening Ceremony attended by IPC President, despite late withdrawals

Accra opened the inaugural African Para Games with music, dancing and athlete celebrations at the Bukom Boxing Arena. IPC president Andrew Parsons attended alongside Ghanaian sports officials, while Mustapha Ussif and Samson Deen addressed the gathering. The report also noted last-minute participation difficulties, preserving both the ceremony’s significance and the challenges surrounding the launch.

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