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IAAF World Athletics Championship: Amusan Cries Over Missing Medal

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JOEL AJAYI

Nigeria 100 meters hurdler Tobi Amusan, at the just concluded IAAF World Athletics Championship, is still gnashing her teeth for missing from the podium last Sunday in Doha, Qatar.

The Nigerian was on course for her first World Championships medal, however, poor reaction time off the block cost the 22-year-old who ran a time of 12.49s to place fourth in the Women’s 100m H Final.

Before Sunday’s final, Amusan emerged as a medal contender, after winning her first-round heat in a PB of 12.48 and then equalling that time to win her semi-final segment.

The Commonwealth and African Games gold medalist in the event said after the race that finishing fourth in the final was the worst position she could have achieved.

While many observers would see it as a gallant effort to end up fourth among the world’s best short hurdles at the elite global track and field showpiece, Amusan said that she felt the pain more because she was just a few seconds and a step short of picking a medal at Doha 2019.

United States Ali held off the strong three-pronged challenge from Harrison, Williams, and Amusan and crossed the line a meter ahead of her rivals, stopping the clock at a lifetime best of 12.34.

Harrison placed second clocking 12.46 to take the silver medal just 0.01 ahead of her Jamaican rival, William who snatched the bronze from dejected  Amusan was fourth in 12.49.

However, Nigeria Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunda Dare has commended Amusan for her fourth-placed position.

The Minister said efforts he will ensure that the athlete is fully supported to enable her better the performance during the Olympic Games in Japan 2020.

 

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Enthusiasts Praise Ghana’s Meteoric Progress at African Games, Sport Minister Applauded for Visionary Leadership

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Ghana’s remarkable ascent in the African Games has sparked widespread acclaim from sports enthusiasts and stakeholders alike. The nation’s stunning leap from 15th place in the previous edition to an impressive 6th place in 2024 has captured the attention of the sports community, highlighting Ghana’s burgeoning potential and the transformative leadership of its Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mustapha Ussif.

Under Minister Ussif’s visionary leadership, Ghana’s sports industry has undergone a profound renaissance, marked by unprecedented achievements in grassroots development and infrastructure growth. The Minister’s strategic initiatives have not only revitalized the sporting landscape but have also positioned Ghana as a beacon of excellence on the African continent.

The recent success at the African Games is a testament to Ghana’s commitment to fostering talent at all levels. Through innovative programs and investments in youth development, Minister Ussif has cultivated a fertile environment for nurturing emerging athletes, paving the way for their seamless transition into senior sports teams.

Furthermore, Ghana’s hosting of the African Games in 2023 underscores the nation’s dedication to expanding its infrastructure base and solidifying its status as a regional sports hub. The prospect of hosting this prestigious event not only promises to elevate Ghana’s profile on the international stage but also presents unparalleled opportunities for economic growth and societal advancement.

Speaking on Ghana’s remarkable achievement, Minister Mustapha Ussif expressed his gratitude to all stakeholders and affirmed his commitment to further advancing the nation’s sports agenda.

He stated, “The remarkable progress we have witnessed at the African Games is a testament to the collective efforts of our athletes, coaches, administrators, and supporters. I am immensely proud of what we have accomplished together, and I am confident that Ghana’s journey to sporting excellence has only just begun.”

On the eve of the closing ceremony alone, Ghana clinched eight gold medals, winning the ultimate prize in women’s hockey, 200m men’s athletics event, high jump, men’s football event, and four boxing gold medals in boxing. All in one night.

Ghana also made history by becoming the first country to win god in both men’s and women’s football events at the Games.

The closing ceremony of the Games saw star performances from star acts such as Stonebwoy, Stanley Enow, Wiyaala, Innoss’B, amongst others.

As Ghana continues its upward trajectory in the realm of sports, the nation stands poised to achieve even greater milestones under the visionary leadership of President Nana Akufo-Addo and Sports minister, Mustapha Ussif.

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