Member of Parliament for Akuapem South and a member of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee, Lawrencia Dziwornu, has called for presidential and parliamentary recognition for Ghanaian athletes Rose Yeboah and the men’s 4x100m relay team following their remarkable performances at the World Athletics Championships. She made this known in a press release issued on Sunday.
Rose Yeboah became the first Ghanaian athlete in 20 years to reach the final of an individual event at the championships, finishing 15th in the Women’s High Jump final at her maiden appearance.
Meanwhile, the quartet of Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah, Ibrahim Fuseini, and Rashid Saminu stormed into the relay final for the first time since 2022 and narrowly missed out on a podium finish by 0.04 seconds, but set a new national record of 37.79 seconds in the process.
Dziwornu praised the athletes for their resilience and historic achievements, urging the state to formally recognise them just as the Black Queens were celebrated after winning bronze at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON).
“Rose Yeboah’s achievement is historic and inspirational. To be the first Ghanaian in two decades to contest in an individual final at the World Championships deserves national recognition. Similarly, our 4x100m relay team has made Ghana proud with a new national record. I believe both Parliament and the Presidency must honour these athletes for the pride they have brought to our nation,” she stated.
The legislator emphasised that the athletes’ achievements demonstrate Ghana’s potential to excel globally with the right investment and preparation.
“These athletes have carried the Ghanaian spirit of resilience and excellence onto the world stage. Their success shows that with proper investment, talent identification, and preparation, Ghana can achieve even greater milestones,” Hon. Dziwornu noted.
She further reiterated her support for the soon-to-be-introduced Sports Fund Bill, which is expected to provide sustainable financing for talent development and international competition.
