Ghana Armed Forces dominate Athletics Open Championships for Security Services
The Ghana Athletics Open Championships for Security Services took place at the University of Ghana Stadium on Saturday, 2 November, and Sunday, 3 November 2024.
Security services such as the Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Immigration Service, Ghana Prison Service, GRA – Customs Division, and the Ghana National Fire Service participated in the two-day event.
The men competed in 15 events, while the women took part in 12 events.
The Ghana Armed Forces, who are preparing for the Africa Armed Forces Athletics Championships in Abuja from 18 November, dominated the competition, scoring 327 points in the men’s events, while the women scored 198 points.
They were followed by the Ghana Immigration Service, who polled 76 points, 19 points more than the Prison Service. GRA – Customs Division and the Ghana National Fire Service scored 32 and 24 points, respectively.
In the women’s events, the Armed Forces amassed 198 points, with the Immigration Service 63 points behind. They had 26 points more than the Ghana Prison Service, while the Ghana National Fire Service had 31 points, three points more than the GRA – Customs Division.
Shaibu Marizuk, Iddrisu Musah, and Arko Bawuah, all from the Ghana Armed Forces, dominated the men’s 100m final, crossing the finish line in 10.79s, 10.80s, and 10.89s to clinch the top three places.
In the 200m final, Shaibu Marizuk finished first, while Iddrisu Musah and Arko Bawuah were beaten by William Opare and Kofi Osei, who claimed second and third places, respectively.
In the women’s events, Mary Boakye, who represented Ghana at the African Games 2023 and the African Athletics Seniors Championships in Douala, led the Ghana Armed Forces to first-place finishes in the 100m and 200m finals, while Lariba Sakat, also from the Armed Forces, dominated the long-distance events.
Mary Boakye won the women’s 200m final in 24.78s, ahead of Kate Agyemang and Eunice Sackey, who crossed the line in 25.40s and 26.22s, respectively.
Mariama Fatawu won the women’s 400m final with a time of 56.46s, while Solomon Diafo (46.84s) claimed victory in the men’s 400m final.
Reina Tuolong (Ghana National Fire Service) and Saraphina Adomibila (Ghana Armed Forces) finished first and second in the women’s 800m final, crossing the finish line in 2:18 and 2:19, respectively.
Sadiq Aloo (Ghana Prison Service) and Damal Matthew (Ghana Immigration Service) secured the top two places in the men’s 800m final with times of 1:52 and 1:55, respectively.
Full results of events below.
Results_GA Open Championship for Security Services 2024
Dr. Austin Luguterah, Director of Sports at the University of Ghana, commended Ghana Athletics for organizing a successful event and congratulated all athletes for their professionalism and sportsmanship.
Source: JoySports
