Gilbert Ampiah (L) is a para-athlete
Gilbert Ampiah, a 16-year-old para-athlete from St. Augustine’s College, has successfully undergone classification for the T44 sports class in high jump.
He’s now ready to take action on the global stage, representing Ghana at the 2025 Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan International Para Athletics Meeting in Marrakesh, Morocco.
This competition, scheduled from April 24 to 27, will serve as a qualifier for the Commonwealth and Paralympic Games.
Some of Gilbert’s notable achievements include, 1.60m, which is his personal best cleared at height at Ekumfi Atwa in 2023, defeating able-bodied athletes, 1.82m: Set a new personal best at St. Augustine’s inter-house competition, 1.86m: Achieved this height at a recent competition, showcasing his rapid progress.
Gilbert underwent classification from April 21 to 23, a requirement for formal recognition within para athletics competition standards.
He is one of the three Ghanaian athletes set to compete at the Marrakesh Grand Prix.
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