Audio By Carbonatix
The University of Ghana Stadium will host the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region II seniors championships next week.
The two-day meet, scheduled for June 4 and 5, will have all 14 countries in the ECOWAS sub-region converging in Accra to compete in the event.
The championships serve as an Olympic Games qualifier for Paris 2024.
There will be a rematch of the heart-stopping moments witnessed during the African Games at the venue earlier this year, with record-breaking performances, and unforgettable displays of speed, strength, and agility expected.
The crème de la crème of athletes from Ghana, Nigeria, Togo, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Liberia, Gambia, Niger, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone and other countries in the region will converge on the Legon stadium, each fueled by a burning desire to emerge victorious and claim the coveted title of Regional Champion.
The atmosphere is expected to be electric, with fans from across the region cheering on their heroes and heroines as they battle for supremacy.
Ghana, renowned for its rich athletic heritage, has spared no effort in ensuring a world-class experience for athletes, officials, and spectators alike.
The Local Organising Committee (LOC), inaugurated a few weeks ago has promised well organised event
"We are proud to host this prestigious event and showcase the best of Ghanaian hospitality," Chairman of the LOC, Dr. Kwame Baah-Nuakoh stated.
"Our team has worked tirelessly to create an unforgettable experience, and we can't wait to witness the region's best athletes in action."
The championships will feature sprint and distance races, hurdles and relays, jumps, and throws.
Fans can expect non-stop action, drama, and excitement as the region's finest athletes push themselves to the limit in pursuit of glory.
Latest Stories
-
US believes its power matters more than international law, UN chief tells BBC
2 hours -
Sogakope Circuit Court jails farmer 15 years for incest, defilement
2 hours -
2028 is not a normal election – Amewu explains why NPP needs Kennedy Agyapong
2 hours -
The whole nation wants Kennedy – Amewu makes strong case for Agyapong
2 hours -
31-year-old illegal miner sent to prison over theftÂ
3 hours -
Court remands GPHA staff over stolen tugboat
3 hours -
Attendance at trial is a constitutional duty, not an option
4 hours -
RTI response raises questions over Bryan Acheampong’s military service claims
4 hours -
Two women granted bail over assault of 12-year-old; another remanded
4 hours -
Ghana’s IMF programme extension to August 2026 was to allow more time for final review work – IMF
4 hours -
No records of Bryan Acheampong’s enlistment and release from the US Army – Parliament says in RTI response
4 hours -
Daasebre Osei Bonsu III swears oath of allegiance to Asantehene and pledges unity and development for Asante Mampong
5 hours -
We had fruitful deliberations with private transport operators – Transport Minister
5 hours -
45-year-old farmer jailed 15 years for sexually abusing 14-year-old niece
5 hours -
Lawrence Ofori joins Casa Pia after mutually parting ways with Moreirense
5 hours
