Badminton team focused on excelling at Commonwealth Games

Not even the temporary setback of threat of withdrawal from next month's

Commonwealth Games, has affected the preparations and determination of

Ghana's Badminton team ahead of the competition. Ignatius Elletey, Secretary

General of the Badminton Association of Ghana, BAG, wouldn't comment on the

purpoted withdrawal, instead he tells SportsInGhana.com that he has not

wavered in his duty, and is focused on ensuring that they return from India

with medals for the nation. "Mine is to prepare my athlete towards the

championship. and so far so good, the players are determined, hardworking

and hoping to win laurels," Mr. Elletey told SportsInGhana.com in an

exclusive interview. The General Secretary is not the only one confident of

the success of Team Badminton when they decend on Delhi for the GAmes which

begin on October 4. Coach of the side Frank Shamo adds that the preparation

has been far better than previous yearsand is convinced they will return

with medals based on the current trend and performance of the team in their

various competitions in Africa. "Any competition we go to compete in, we

bring medals. The determination is high, the higher the comepetition, the

higher our improvement," Coach Shamo told SportsInGhana.com. He added:

"These players are the best quality we have so far in the country and they

are responding to discipline, are punctual and very competitive, I promise

that we will bring medals. The Badminton team has been in residential

training camp rounding up preparations with six players in total, 3 males

and 3 females scheduled to make the final trip to India to represent

Ghana. Ladies

Captain Theresa Tetteh who first participated in the Commonwealth GAmes back

in 2002 and has gained massive international experience and exposure over

the years, says they are ready to make Ghana proud. "We are focused on

training and our preparations have been smooth. Now all we have to do is to

win medals for the nation," she stated. Credit: Prince Dornu-Leiku /