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Ghana Wheelchair Tennis Team Celebrated for Bronze Medal Win in Morocco

Accra: The Ghana Wheelchair Tennis (GWT) Team received a rousing welcome at Kotoka International Airport upon their return from Morocco. The team secured a bronze medal at the 2025 International Tennis Federation (ITF) World Tennis Clubs (WTC) Africa qualifiers tournament. According to Ghana News Agency, the triumphant team was met by Dr. Henry Larbi, the General Secretary of the National Paralympic Committee, alongside wheelchair tennis enthusiasts, media personnel, and members of the para sporting community. Dr. Larbi expressed his appreciation for the warm reception and praised the athletes for their achievement in elevating Ghana's status on the international stage. Dr. Larbi highlighted the team's improved preparation compared to the previous year, noting their two-week residential training camp at Sonrise Senior High School (SHS) in the Volta Region. He extended gratitude to Mr. Joseph Dzameshie for hosting the team, as well as to individuals and Donewell Insurance Company for their financial contribu tions. Despite financial constraints limiting their delegation to two players and a coach, Dr. Larbi commended the sacrifices made by the female athletes. He also acknowledged Ghana's Ambassador to Morocco, Mrs. Charity Gbedaw, for her support and encouragement during the team's training sessions. Dr. Larbi shared plans for future development, revealing that the GWT, in collaboration with the Ghana Tennis Federation, had established a five-member committee to nurture young talent nationwide. Sunrise SHS has committed to offering scholarships to wheelchair tennis players and supporting their training, leveraging the school's tennis facilities. Additionally, opportunities for students to apply to colleges in the United States are being explored. Player Bernard Yawson expressed gratitude for the support received from the federation and Ghanaians. He highlighted the need for better equipment, noting the advantage of using lightweight wheelchairs with anti-tip caster wheels, as seen in countries like Morocco, S outh Africa, and Egypt. Yawson appealed to the government, individuals, and corporate entities for financial assistance and equipment to enhance their training.