Ghanaian karatekas have made the nation proud by winning two silver medals and one bronze at the recently concluded West Africa Shotokan Karate Championship in Togo.
The one-day event, held on Sunday, November 23, 2025, witnessed participation from seven nations: Togo, Nigeria, Ghana, Niger, Benin, Côte d’Ivoire, and Burkina Faso.
Edmund Asante, Kpoti Jacobs, and Joseph Botchway, three experienced karatekas, brought home silver and bronze medals in the male individual Kata senior category, male individual Kumite, and male individual Kata juniors category, respectively.
Asante’s silver medal in the Kata category is a notable achievement, showcasing his skill and dedication to the sport. Similarly, Botchway’s performance in the Kumite category demonstrates his strength and agility. Both athletes have proven themselves to be formidable competitors in the region.
Their impressive performances are a testament to the steady growth of karate in Ghana.
The Ghana Karate-Do Federation, led by Nathaniel Johnson, is working tirelessly to promote the sport and make Ghana a force to be reckoned with in African karate.
With continued support and development, Ghanaian karatekas are likely to achieve even greater success in the future.
