Ghana’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games concluded in disappointment as the nation fell short of securing any medals, representing a regression from their success in the Tokyo 2020 Games. In Tokyo, Ghana rejoiced in securing its first Olympic medal in almost thirty years, courtesy of boxer Samuel Takyi, who earned a bronze medal. 
Yeboah was viewed as a potential medal prospect due to her impressive showings leading up to the Games. The track events held a ray of hope, especially with sprinters Benjamin Azamati and Abdul Rasheed Saminu advancing to the semi-finals in their respective competitions. Despite their utmost endeavors, both athletes fell below expectations, with Azamati placing ninth and Saminu seventh in their heats, failing to progress to the finals.
The ultimate opportunity for Ghana to finally grab a hold of some form achievement and boastings rested on the men’s 4x100m relay team. Comprised of Amoah, Fuseini, Azamati, and Saminu, the team was anticipated to deliver a formidable performance. Nevertheless, in a devastating setback, they were disqualified for exchanging the baton beyond the designated zone, echoing the disqualification that transpired in Tokyo three years prior.
This blunder deprived them of the chance to vie for a medal, ending Ghana’s aspirations in Paris. The poor display in Paris has ignited a flurry of rebuke and introspection within the Ghanaian sports community. Charles Osei Asibey, Vice President of Ghana Athletics, conceded the below average outcomes, attributing them to insufficient investment in sports.
“I must confess it [poor performances in Paris] is the result of what we have invested,” Asibey said to Citi FM. “I feel that if we had done more, we would have come better. I have always said that preparation should have started four years ago. As a federation, we did our best and the results we saw are the investments we made as a country.”
The discontent among Ghanaians is evident, with many advocating for a thorough reassessment of the nation’s sports initiatives. In a country renowned for its athletic legacy, the absence of medals in Paris serves as a stark reminder for increased investment and enhanced strategic foresight.
