Ghana’s young athletes have returned home after a remarkable performance at the 2025 African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola.
The team, that had a hazy start, won three gold medals, six silver medals, and 12 bronze medals making a total medal haul of 21, having competed in 12 sports discipline, confirming Ghana’s growing depth across the sporting spectrum and the conscious effort in young talent development.
The highlights of Ghana’s campaign were the impressive performances in badminton, boxing, and athletics. The badminton team put up a stellar show, winning Gold in Boys Doubles and Girls Doubles, Silver in Mixed Doubles and Bronze in Girls Singles, Mixed Relay and Mixed Doubles, making a total of six. Team made up of Adu-Mintah Obapomba and Adu Moslena Ama Korama, Racheal Quarcoo and Andy Amofa were a delight to watch.
Ghana’s boxing team also made a mark, with four boxers securing medals, including Margaret Angel Naa Oyoo, who impressed with her maturity and skill in the women’s 46-48kg class winning bronze for Ghana. Richardson Ofori and Rahman Ablorh won Gold and Silver respectively for Ghana in Boxing as William Laryea won bronze medal.
Ghana’s young track and field athletes delivered commendable performances, gaining valuable experience and exposure. Their efforts contributed significantly to Ghana’s overall performance at the Games with Coffie Mary winning silver in Women’s 400mts hurdles with Evans Agyemang winning bronze whiles Eghan Christina won two bronze medals in Girls Triple Jump and Long Jump.
Discovery weightlifter Naa Aku Ansaba Tackey delivered three silver medals in the Snatch, Clean and Jerk and Total with Kingsley Afful, Edward Amartey, Maxwell Ofei all winning Bronze in Golf, Karate and Taekwando respectively.
The GOC President, Richard Akpokavie, praised the team’s efforts, stating that the mission to Luanda was a success, with the athletes gaining invaluable experience and exposure. “The team’s performance reinforces the importance of continued investment in youth sports development and provides motivation for young Ghanaians to pursue excellence across diverse sporting disciplines”. The GOC leadership’s presence in Luanda injected fresh energy into Ghana’s campaign, emphasizing youth sports development as a shared national responsibility.
Sports Minister, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams has said “Ghana’s performance at the Games highlights the country’s potential in various sports. I am optimistic about Ghana’s future in continental and global youth competitions”.
The Africa Youth Games served as a crucial development platform for emerging athletes and a pathway to major competitions, including the Youth Olympic Games.
The team’s return home on Saturday was marked by a sense of pride and accomplishment, with athletes, coaches, and officials hailed for their efforts. Ghana looks forward to building on this momentum in future competitions.
Ghana’s participation in the Games was made possible through the collaborative effort of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) and the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC).
