As the excitement for the 2024 Paris Olympics builds, the Ghana Wheelchair Tennis team is making crucial preparations in the French city of Argenteuil.
With the global focus shifting from the COVID-19 pandemic recovery to the Paris 2024 Olympics, Ghana’s athletes are using this pre-games opportunity to ensure they’re at their best.
The 2024 Paris Olympics which is set to be the largest multi-sport event in the world, comes with high expectations and significant responsibilities for the host city. Paris will welcome thousands of participants, officials, media, and fans, making it a key event in the global sports calendar.
To support their athletes, the Ghana Paralympic Committee has established a partnership with Argenteuil, which has agreed to host and support the Ghana Wheelchair Tennis team as they prepare for the Games.
“We are excited to host the Ghana Wheelchair Tennis team,” said Georges Mothron, Mayor of Argenteuil.
“This partnership will benefit the team before, during, and after the Paralympic Games, and it’s a great opportunity for both our countries.”
The Ghanaian team, which includes women’s players Bridget Nartey and Stacy Konadu Mensah, as well as men’s players Daniel Laryea and Bernard Yawson, has been training at the Argenteuil Henri Burg Tennis Centre.
From July 15 to July 28, 2024, the team participated in an intense two-week training camp, led by National Wheelchair Tennis Coach Yahya Macaulay. With support from Henry Larbi of the Ghana Tennis Federation Wheelchair Tennis, the athletes focused on fine-tuning their skills and strategies.
As they await confirmation of their qualification from the ITF and IPC, expected by August 5, 2024, the team’s preparations in Argenteuil mark a significant step toward their performance goals for the Paris 2024 Paralympics.
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