Team Ghana concludes 2026 Commonwealth Games with two medals

Team Ghana has wrapped up its participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games with two medals — one silver and one bronze — as the event officially concluded on August 2, 2026.

Ghana’s medal winners included Zinabu Issah, who claimed silver in the women’s T57 shot put, and Amadu Mohammed, who secured bronze in the men’s 55kg boxing event.

The 4x100m relay team, comprising Joseph Paul Amoah, Mustapha Bokpin, Saminu Abdul-Rasheed, and Benjamin Azamati, also delivered an impressive performance, showcasing teamwork, speed, and determination against some of the world’s best sprint teams.

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In recognition of the athletes’ efforts, the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) commended the entire contingent and encouraged athletes who narrowly missed out on medals to remain resilient.

“The Committee further applauds the entire Team Ghana contingent across athletics, para athletics, boxing, cycling, judo, swimming, para swimming, para powerlifting, and weightlifting. From medal-winning performances to strong displays by athletes who advanced deep into their competitions, the team showed the Ghanaian spirit and a never-say-die attitude. The GOC/CGA also recognises those who narrowly missed the podium, as every athlete contributed to Ghana’s proud representation in Glasgow,” portions of the statement released on August 2, 2026, read.

The committee also expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who supported the athletes and officials in Glasgow.

“The GOC/CGA expresses profound appreciation to the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, the Ghana Sports Fund, coaches, technical officials, medical personnel, team management, the media, Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, and the Ghanaian community in Scotland for their invaluable support. Their collective efforts created the platform for Team Ghana to compete confidently and represent the nation with distinction,” the statement added.

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Zinabu Issah wins silver at GLASGOW Commonwealth games