Lawrencia Adwoa Dziwornu, Member of Parliament for Akuapem South
A Member of Parliament’s Youth and Sports Committee has congratulated Ghana’s athletes for their remarkable performances at the recently concluded World Athletics Championships (WAC) in Tokyo, Japan.
Lawrencia Adwoa Dziwornu who doubles as the Member of Parliament for Akuapem South, underscored the importance of acknowledging the athletes’ efforts, noting their achievements as historic for Ghanaian sports.
Rose Yeboah made history by becoming the first Ghanaian athlete in 20 years to reach the final of an individual event at the World Championships.
She placed 15th in the women’s high jump final after clearing 1.93m.
The men’s 4x100m relay team made up of Benjamin Azamati, Joseph Paul Amoah, Ibrahim Fuseini and Rashid Saminu also finished 4th in the relay final with a time of 37.79 seconds, narrowly missing out on a medal.
More importantly, the time set a new national record for Ghana.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Madam Dziwornu extended her warmest congratulations to the “gallant athletes who lifted Ghana’s flag high” at the championships.
Highlighting the achievements of Ghana’s team, the MP described the milestone as both historic and inspirational for Ghanaian women and the youth.
“I, therefore, call for special national recognition for Rose Yeboah, both in Parliament and at the Presidential level, just as was accorded our Black Queens following their bronze medal at the 2025 WAFCON,” she said.
She added that the new national record “shows Ghana’s readiness to compete at the highest level.”
Dziwornu emphasised the importance of investing in sports.
“With the right investment in sports infrastructure, talent identification, development, and preparation, we can achieve even greater milestones,” she said.
She further expressed her support for the soon-to-be-introduced Sports Fund Bill, which, she explained, “seeks to create a sustainable pool of resources to fund talent scouting and sponsorship for international competitions.”
The MP stressed the need to celebrate the resilience and excellence of Ghana’s athletes to motivate the younger generation.
“Our athletes have carried the Ghanaian spirit of resilience and excellence onto the world stage. They deserve not just applause, but concrete recognition and support to inspire the next generation,” she concluded.
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