Ghana delegation leaves for Paralympic Games

A four-member delegation led by the Deputy Director-General, National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Saka Acquaye, has left Ghana for Brazil ahead of the 2016 Paralympic Games, which  commence on September 7.

The delegation includes Bishop Cornelius Adjah Coffie, the President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC), Mr Ignatius Elletey, General Secretary of NPC and Sessi Dzakpasu, the  Technical Director of NPC.

This follows the release of funds by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) last  Monday for the team, after weeks of uncertainty.

Information gathered by the GNA Sports indicate that, MOYS was able to provide air tickets for three delegates,  per diems and other allowances for the athletes.

Team Ghana had to leave for the Games in batches due to lack of funds and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) was compelled to intervene by purchasing air tickets for three athletes and two coaches to take an early departure to the event.

Ghana will  compete in powerlifting, cycling and high jump with Charles Teye Narh, Alem Mumuni and Yussif Adamu representing the nation in the respective disciplines.

Apart from Adamu, Mumuni and Narh are appearing in the competition.  — GNA