Ghana’s Road to LA 2028 Begins in Algeria as Samson Sponsors Ghana Para Powerlifting Team

The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana) has kicked off the country’s qualification journey for the 2028 Summer Paralympic Games, marked by the national Para Powerlifting Team’s departure to compete in the African Open Para Powerlifting Championships in Oran, Algeria.

The World Para Powerlifting Championship will be held from May 21 to 24, 2026, at the Miloud Hadefi Olympic Complex and is part of the official qualification route for the LA2028 Paralympic Games.

Heading Ghana’s campaign are para powerlifters Tahiru Haruna, Isaac Obeng, and Isaac Nii Ayitey Tagoe, who will be making his first appearance at a World Para Powerlifting sanctioned event.

The delegation also includes Prince Nyarko as Head of Delegation, Coach George Ohene-Adu, and medical personnel Tilly Naa Adei Lutterodt. Guest athlete Oghenenyerhovwo Glory Unuefewa also joins the team for classification.

The participation of the entire Ghanaian contingent has been fully sponsored by Samson Deen as part of his continued commitment to building Ghana into a continental powerhouse in para sports.

Following Ghana’s impressive second-place finish behind Nigeria at the West Africa Para Games, Mr. Deen reaffirmed his support for athletes who demonstrate discipline, professionalism, and determination to win medals for the country.

“African athletes must end tourism and focus on mounting the podium anytime they travel for competitions,” Mr. Deen emphasized.

He further called on African governments to invest more in para sports development.

“Zero financial support got us medals. Imagine what proper investment in para sports can do for Africa on the world stage,” he stated.

Since 2025, Ghana’s para athletes have consistently delivered strong performances and medals across international competitions, reflecting the country’s growing influence in para sports on the continent.

In another major achievement, Ghana has already secured qualification for five athletes across Para Swimming, Para Athletics, and Para Powerlifting for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, where the country hopes to win its first-ever Commonwealth Games medal in para sports.

As part of preparations toward Glasgow 2026, Samson Deen has also promised the team international training camps in France and Azerbaijan to improve the athletes’ technical readiness, discipline, and confidence ahead of the Games.

According to NPC Ghana, the Algeria championship represents more than qualification points. The competition is also aimed at exposing Ghanaian athletes to elite-level competition, building a winning mentality, and positioning Ghana strongly on the road to the 2028 Summer Paralympic Games.

Ghana Delegation – African Open Para Powerlifting Championships 2026

Oran, Algeria | May 21–24, 2026

Officials

Tilly Naa Adei Lutterodt – Medical Personnel

Prince Nyarko – Chef D’équipe (Head of Delegation)

George Ohene-Adu – Coach

Athletes

Tahiru Haruna

Isaac Nii Ayitey Tagoe

Isaac Obeng

Oghenenyerhovwo Glory Unuefewa

NPC Ghana is dedicated to providing opportunities for Ghanaian para athletes to shine on the global stage while motivating the next generation of athletes with disabilities.

Last Updated on June 8, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu

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