Table Tennis: Ghana shines at ITTF Africa Championship

IN a dazzling display of skill and determination, Ghana’s Israel Aklie and Juanita Borteye clinched gold and bronze medals respectively at the 2024 International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) Africa Continental Hopes Championship held in Botswana.

Aklie emerged as the star of the tournament, capturing the hearts of spectators with his impeccable performance. He defeated nine formidable opponents from Uganda, Tunisia, Rwanda, Botswana and South Africa, proving himself to be a formidable force on the road to greatness.

This remarkable achievement has earned Aklie a spot to represent Africa at the ITTF World Hopes programme, scheduled to take place in Asuncion, Paraguay, from November 1-7, 2024.

Cynthia Kwabi, the coach of the triumphant Ghanaian duo, expressed her elation at their performance, encouraging them to continue making themselves and Ghana proud.

The ITTF World Hopes programme is a prestigious talent identification initiative by the world table tennis body. It aims to unite players and coaches globally, forming a core pillar of ITTF’s Sports Development pathways to enhance the global reach and growth of table tennis. — GNA