Ghana's 4x100 Relay Team Qualifies for Tokyo 2025 World Championships

May 12, 2025 - 10:53
Ghana's 4x100 Relay Team Qualifies for Tokyo 2025 World Championships

Accra, Ghana - 12 May, 2025 - Ghana's Men's 4x100 Relay Team made history by qualifying for the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan.

They secured their spot after finishing second in their heat at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, with an impressive time of 38.32 seconds. 

France topped the heat with a time of 38.31 seconds, but Ibrahim Fuseini's blistering anchor leg of 9.04 seconds was instrumental in Ghana's qualification.

Team Members:

- Joseph Paul Amoah
- Sean Safo-Antwi
- Fuseini Ibrahim
- Barnabas Aggerh
- Mustapha Alufu Bokpin

This achievement marks a significant milestone for Ghanaian athletics, showcasing the team's dedication and talent.

The Ghana Olympic Committee has congratulated the team on their qualification, praising their hard work and discipline. 

''The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) extends its heartfelt congratulations to the men’s 4x100m Athletic Relay Team for their outstanding qualification for the World Athletics Championship, set to take place in Tokyo in September 2025.

 

''The exceptional performance by Ghana’s relay team—Joseph Paul Amoah, Sean Safo-Antwi, Fuseini Ibrahim, Barnabas Aggerh, and Mustapha Alufu Bokpin—at the World Athletics Relays in Guangzhou, China, is truly commendable and a source of national pride.

''The men’s 4x100m relay team has consistently showcased Ghana’s abundant sporting talent, inspiring Ghanaians over the years. The GOC acknowledges the team’s hard work, discipline, and dedication, which serve as a shining example for other Ghanaian athletes across various sports.

''We are optimistic that this achievement marks the beginning of many more successes that will elevate Ghana to the medal podium in global competitions

We also extend our congratulations to Ghana Athletics, under the leadership of President Fusseini Bawah, for their unwavering commitment to nurturing world-class athletes.

The team's next stop is the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, where they'll aim to make Ghana proud.

Source: Lead News Online