Ghana Athletics Association

12/10/2026

12/10/2026

Press Release!!!
To all event Organizers

Submission of 2027 Athletics Events for Inclusion in the Ghana Athletics Calendar

08/08/2026

World Athletics U20 Championshop

400m final Race

08/08/2026

🇬🇭 World Athletics U20 Championships | Men's 400m Final

Godfred Opoku finishes 4th in the World! 🇬🇭🔥

The Ghanaian quarter-miler delivered a superb performance in the Men's 400m Final, clocking an impressive 45.46sec to finish 4th at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon.

After winning his opening-round heat and making a time of 45.91s in the semi-finals, Godfred improved again in the final and came agonisingly close to a podium finish.

👏🏾 A remarkable championship campaign from Godfred Opoku. Ghana is proud! 🇬🇭❤️

07/08/2026

🇬🇭 World Athletics U20 Championships | Men's 400m Final

Ghana's Godfred Opoku is set to compete in the Men's 400m Final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

After an impressive campaign that saw him win his opening round heat and qualify from the semi-finals with a time of 45.91sec, Godfred has been drawn in Lane 3 for the championship final.

🕒 Final Race Time: 03:53 GMT (Saturday, 8 August 2026)

🇬🇭 Join us in cheering on Godfred Opoku as he battles for a place on the podium and looks to make history for Ghana on the world stage.

Go Team Ghana! 🔥🏃🏾‍♂️🇬🇭

07/08/2026

🇬🇭 FINAL BOUND!

Godfred Opoku has qualified for the Men's 400m Final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon!

The Ghanaian star produced another brilliant performance, finishing 3rd in Semi-Final 2 with a time of 45.91sec to secure his place in the championship final.

A remarkable achievement for the young quarter-miler as he continues to make Ghana proud on the world stage.

🇬🇭 Congratulations, Godfred Opoku! The nation is behind you. Go for glory in the final! 🔥🏃🏾‍♂️💪🏾

06/08/2026

🇬🇭 World Athletics U20 Championships | Men's 400m Semi-Final

Ghana's Godfred Opoku is set for the Men's 400m Semi-Final at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA.

After an impressive victory in Heat 1 of the opening round with a time of 46.05sec, Godfred has been drawn in Heat 2, Lane 5 for the semi-final.

🕒 Race Time: 02:51 GMT (Friday, 7 August 2026)

🇬🇭 Join us in wishing Godfred Opoku all the best as he battles for a place in the final. Go Team Ghana! 🔥🏃🏾‍♂️

06/08/2026

RESULT UPDATE 🇬🇭

Godfred Opoku delivered an outstanding performance, winning Heat 1 of the Men's 400m Round 1 at the World Athletics U20 Championships, Oregon 2026 in 46.05sec to secure automatic qualification for the semi-finals.

Congratulations, Godfred! 🇬🇭👏

06/08/2026

RESULT UPDATE 🇬🇭

Aishatu Jaffar placed 7th in Heat 4 of the Women's 400m Round 1 at the World Athletics U20 Championships, Oregon 2026, clocking 56.39s. She does not advance to the semi-finals.

Well done, Aishatu, for proudly representing Ghana. 🇬🇭👏

06/08/2026

🇬🇭 Team Ghana Set for World Athletics U20 Championships Debut in Oregon

The stage is set for Team Ghana at the World Athletics U20 Championships in Eugene, Oregon, USA, as Ghana's two representatives begin their campaigns on Thursday, 6 August 2026.

🏃🏾‍♂️ Godfred Opoku will compete in the Men's 400m Round 1, running in Heat 1, Lane 7. The Ghanaian quarter-miler enters the competition with a PB and SB of 45.38sec, aiming to secure qualification to the semi-finals.

🕗 Race Time: 20:15 GMT

🏃🏾‍♀️ Aishatu Jaffar will make her championship debut in the Women's 400m Round 1, competing in Heat 4, Lane 2. She goes into the race with a PB and SB of 55.03sec, determined to advance to the next round.

🕖 Race Time: 19:45 GMT

According to the competition format, the first three athletes in each heat (Q), along with the six fastest remaining times (q), will qualify for the semi-finals.

🇬🇭 The entire nation wishes Godfred Opoku and Aishatu Jaffar the very best as they proudly carry Ghana's colours onto the world stage.

Best of luck, Team Ghana! 🇬🇭🔥