The Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) has congratulated wheelchair tennis players and officials for their commitment, sacrifice and participation in the Ga Mantse Tennis Tournament, highlighting the growing development of wheelchair tennis in Ghana.
The tournament featured competitive men’s and women’s wheelchair tennis divisions, providing athletes with an opportunity to showcase their skills, resilience and sportsmanship.
In the men’s division, Bernard Yawson emerged champion, while Daniel Laryea finished as runner-up. In the women’s division, Stacy Konadu Mensah claimed the title, with Bridget Nartey finishing as runner-up.
The Federation commended all four finalists and every participating athlete for contributing to an exciting and competitive tournament.
The GTF expressed its appreciation to the organisers, Abusua, for including wheelchair tennis in the Ga Mantse Tennis Tournament.
According to the Federation, initiatives of this nature are essential to the development of para sport in Ghana, as they provide athletes with valuable competition, greater public visibility and opportunities to assess their progress.
The Federation also expressed hope that future editions of the tournament would be bigger and create an even greater impact on wheelchair tennis development.
Speaking on behalf of the Board, Henry K. N. Larbi, National Coordinator of Ghana Wheelchair Tennis, congratulated the players and officials for their dedication and commitment to the sport.
He stressed the importance of securing sponsorship to enable Ghanaian wheelchair tennis players to compete in international tournaments and improve their chances of qualifying for the LA2028 Paralympic Games.
Larbi noted that despite the talent and determination demonstrated by the athletes, limited financial resources remain a major obstacle to their international participation.
Qualification for the Paralympic Games in wheelchair tennis depends significantly on international rankings, which players build through participation in recognised tournaments.
However, the cost of international travel, accommodation, tournament entry fees and specialised sports wheelchairs continues to pose a challenge for Ghanaian athletes.
With the LA2028 Paralympic Games approaching, the Ghana Tennis Federation is appealing to corporate organisations, government agencies, development partners and individuals to support the country’s wheelchair tennis players.
Beyond competition, the Federation believes wheelchair tennis plays an important role in promoting inclusion, building confidence and changing public perceptions of persons with disabilities.
The Ghana Tennis Federation and Ghana Wheelchair Tennis have reaffirmed their commitment to expanding the sport nationwide, identifying emerging talent and creating opportunities for athletes to compete at the highest level.