Sports News of 2026-11-06
Dakar 2026: Ghanaian swimmers set personal bests, national record
Ghanaian swimmers Jada Yankey, Tamba Akin Boamah and Kelvin Abdallah delivered encouraging performances at the ongoing 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, with Boamah setting a new national record in the men's 50m breast stroke.
Boamah clocked 30.27 seconds in the men's 50m breast stroke to establish a new national record, marking a significant achievement for Ghana's swimming contingent at the competition.
Kelvin Abdallah also impressed in the men's 50m backstroke, recording a time of 28.64 seconds to set a new personal best, improving on his previous mark of 30.00 seconds.
Meanwhile, Jada Yankey set a personal best in the women's 50m breaststroke after clocking 34.91 seconds to finish 14th overall in the event.
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The performances highlight the progress of Ghana's young swimmers as they compete against some of the best emerging talents from across the world at the multi-sport competition.
Ghana is also being represented in other sporting disciplines, including judo, beach volleyball and table tennis.
Bernice Mawena Akakpo is flying Ghana’s flag in judo, while the beach volleyball duo of Justice Adusei Amoafo and Daniel Larteyare showcasing their skills and teamwork.
Joanita Borteye is representing the country in table tennis, with Mercedes Abdullah also part of Ghana's swimming contingent.
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