The 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games officially began on Friday July 23, 2021 with a colorful opening ceremony surrounded with a spectacle of flag-waving, music, lights, parades, and cultural celebration which was climaxed with the lightening of the Olympic cauldron by world’s No.2 Tennis star Naomi Osaka.
As expected, the opening ceremony was attended by a limited number of participants due to stringent COVID-19 restrictions imposed by the IOC and the Japanese government to ensure that, the games are being held in a COVID-free environment.
Only about 950 VIPs took part in the event including Ghana’s contingent. The Ghanaian athletes wore white outfits with intricate patterns in the color of the national flag. During the opening ceremony, Team Ghana was outstanding, with flag bearer Nadia Eke stealing the show with her raving moves.
Below are the schedules for all Ghanaian athletes at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games;
Monday, 26th July 2021
3am: Sulemanu Tetteh- Boxing (Flyweight, 48-52kg)
Wednesday, 28th July 2021
4am: Samuel Takyi-Boxing (Featherweight, 52-57kg)
11:05am: Shakul Samed-Boxing (Light Heavyweight, 75-81kg)
3am: Kwadwo Anani-Judo, 90kg
Thursday, 29th July 2021
10:40am: Abeiku Jaackson-Swimming (100m Butterfly)
Friday, 30th July 2021
10am: Nadia Eke-Triple Jump
10:15am: Unilez Takyi-Swimming (50m Freestyle)
Saturday, 31st July 2021
2:50am: Christian Amoah-Weightlifiting
10:45am: Benjamin Azamati-Sprint (100m, Preliminary Round)
Tuesday, 3rd August 2021
2am: Joseph Paul Amoah-Sprint, 200m
Thursday, 5th August 2021
2:30am, Joseph Paul Amoah, Benjamin Azamati, Sean Sarfo Antwi &Joseph Oduro-Men’s 4x100m.
By: Stephen Afful/ NSA