The 2006 Olympic Gold Medalist, Majetie Fetrie, has died.
The Ghanaian Weightlifter is reported to have died in the early hours of Saturday, December 28, in Nigeria.
Fetrie, a Nigerian who naturalised for Ghana and competed at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games in Australia in 2006, died of stroke, according to the Ghana News Agency.
He won Gold medal for Ghana in the 2006 Commonwealth games held in Melbourne, Australia. That unprecedented feat helped popularise the sports in the country.
He was later banned for two years by the International Weightlifting Federation (IWF) for taking banned substances during the Africa Championship held in Morocco in 2006.
Fetrie later became coach of the National Weightlifting team before relocating to Nigeria.
DISCLAIMER: The Views, Comments, Opinions, Contributions and Statements made by Readers and Contributors on this platform do not necessarily represent the views or policy of Multimedia Group Limited.
Tags:
Latest Stories
-
Putin says Russia will use new missile again in ‘combat conditions’
2 hours -
We have rescued kidnapped Emirates Airlines Airport Services Manager – Police
2 hours -
Bawumia-branded campaign vehicle burns, occupants escape unscathed
3 hours -
Bawumia, thousands observe ‘Jummah’ prayers as new Walewale Central Mosque is commissioned
3 hours -
Peasant farmers hail Bawumia as Walewale Watermelon Factory is commissioned
3 hours -
Joy FM Prayer Summit for Peace ends in electrifying worship and prayer
11 hours -
The Conscience of Leadership: A call to President Akufo-Addo on Ghana’s environmental devastation
11 hours -
Ghanaian youth unaware of their right to hold politicians accountable – Youth Bridge Foundation
12 hours -
Judge delays Trump sentencing for a third time
12 hours -
2024 WAFCON: Ghana drawn against defending champions South Africa in Group C
13 hours -
Photos from DW-JoyNews street debate on ‘galamsey’
14 hours -
Mimmy Yeboah: Blending heritage with global sophistication, confidence redefined through couture
14 hours -
100 Most Influential People Awards 2024: Brain Hill International School’s Director Mary Anane Awuku honoured
14 hours -
Akufo-Addo commissions 97-km Tema-Mpakadan railway line
14 hours -
Majority requests recall of Parliament
15 hours