Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) President Richard Akpokavie says he is optimistic Ghana will continue its tradition of winning medals at the Commonwealth Games when the 2026 edition gets underway in Glasgow.
The Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games will be held from 23 July to 2 August after the Scottish city stepped in to host a scaled-back edition of the event following Victoria’s withdrawal due to rising costs.
Ghana will be represented by a 40-member athlete delegation, with the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) of Ghana selecting competitors through its qualification process.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation’s elective congress, Akpokavie expressed confidence in the country’s preparations and medal prospects.
“I expect that, in fact. We’ve had some good training. Currently, all the athletes are out of the country acclimatising before they move to Glasgow next week. So I’m going to expect that and hopefully we’ll get some medals.”
He noted that Ghana has consistently returned from the Commonwealth Games with medals.
“In every Commonwealth Games we have attended we have won medals, except one, I believe, so I’m sure we’ll get medals.”
Akpokavie said he expects Ghana to maintain that tradition while also expanding its success into more sporting disciplines.
“The tradition over the last so many years is that it’s always boxing athletes who have won us medals. So naturally I am confident that boxing will deliver again.”
He added that he is hopeful Ghana can also secure podium finishes in other events.
“I’m also hopeful that we’ll get a medal in one of the para events and also in judo.”
The GOC president believes the team’s preparations and acclimatisation programme will place Ghana in a strong position as the country targets another successful Commonwealth Games campaign in Glasgow.
