Ghana will procure additional electronic timing equipment to meet international standards ahead of the Accra 2026 African Athletics Championships, as organisers move to prevent technical challenges that have affected competitions in countries such as Nigeria and Kenya.
President of the Ghana Athletics Association, Bawa Fuseini, announced this at the official launch of the championship, stressing the importance of accurate and reliable systems for a competition of this scale. He said the decision is informed by past incidents on the continent, noting that Ghana is determined to avoid similar setbacks by aligning its systems with World Championships and Olympic requirements.
“This is the first time Ghana is hosting the African Athletics Championships, and we are putting in place the right structures to meet global standards,” he said.
The event is scheduled to take place from May 12 to May 17, 2026, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium. The Ghana Athletics Association believes the procurement will strengthen Ghana’s readiness to host the championship and ensure smooth, credible competition as the country welcomes top athletes from across Africa.
