Author: Sammy Heywood Okine
The Ghana Wheelchair Tennis team is making essential trainings in the French city of Argenteuil ahead of the Paralympic Games in Paris.
The 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games are set to be the largest multi-sport events in the world, coming 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.
The Ghana Paralympic Committee is doing every thing possible to win a medal for the first time and has established a partnership with Argenteuil, which has agreed to host and support the Ghana Wheelchair Tennis team as they prepare for the Games.
NPC President Samson Deen has signed an MOU with Georges Mothron – Mayor of Argenteuil at a ceremony.
“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, made up of 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.
According to the NPC 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.
They await confirmation of their qualification from the ITF and IPC by August 5, 2024.
