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Sprinter, Aziz Zakari is re-looking his future on the tracks after a disappointing outing at the Beijing Olympics.Returning from a two-year ban for drugs, Aziz could only manage the heats in the 100m and 200m events and says it is perhaps time to give younger athletes the opportunity to shine for the nation.The 35-year-old told Joy Sports Ernest Koranteng that there are a couple of up and coming athletes who deserve attention and support to put in their bid for Ghana, stressing that authorities need to focus on proper home grooming for athletes.“This is the best time for Ghana to start looking at the young ones to start preparation for the next four years. Ghana has new tracks, about four or five and the young ones are there, they have to start encouraging them, helping them with financials and transportation that will encourage them to put their efforts towards the next Olympics.”Aziz recalled that the likes of Emmanuel Tuffour did a lot to encourage him while he was yet young, coming home to compete in nationals. He said Ghana must look to grow her athletes in Ghana, a factor he said was working very well for Jamaica whose athletes are encouraged and supported to train at home.Story by Isaac Yeboah
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