The Ministry of Sports activities and Recreation (MoSR) has responded to considerations raised by Ghana’s 4x100m relay group following their efficiency on the 2026 World Relays in Botswana.
On the second day of the competitors, the Ghanaian group certified for second place with a time of 38.09 seconds, incomes them an automated ticket to the World Athletics Championships to be held in Beijing subsequent yr.
Nevertheless, their success was overshadowed by considerations raised by the group concerning their preparation for the competitors and their journey to Gaborone.
Abdul Rasheed referred to as for improved planning by sports activities authorities to higher help the elite athletes who signify the nation on the world stage, whereas Benjamin Azamati additionally referred to as on the sports activities ministry to “do higher”.
In a press release launched by the Ministry of Sports activities on Monday, Could 3, the MoSR, in collaboration with Ghana Athletics, mentioned it was to not be blamed for the group’s journey points.
“The Ministry of Sports activities and Recreation has taken be aware of latest public feedback by members of the Ghana males’s 4x100m relay group and a press release issued by the Ghana Athletics Affiliation (GAA) concerning journey and preparation preparations for the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone, Botswana,” the assertion learn.
“The Ministry wish to clarify that arrival schedules and competitors preparation schedules are decided by federation initiatives and worldwide competitors protocols, not by the Ministry.
“Following suggestions from the Nationwide Sports activities Authority and the related federations, the position of the Ministry is to facilitate the procurement of journey preparations in step with the accepted schedule.With specific reference to the World Athletics Relay, the Ministry has not made any adjustments or adjustments to the journey schedule submitted by the Ghana Athletics Affiliation.
“The ministry stays dedicated to supporting all nationwide groups in accordance with established procedures and can proceed to strengthen its coordination with nationwide sports activities authorities and federations and work collectively to make sure optimum preparation circumstances for athletes.”
“We congratulate the group on their efficiency and qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships and want them continued success.”
Ghana’s qualification to Beijing will mark the fourth consecutive time that the 4x100m relay group will compete on the World Athletics Championships.
