Competing across nine disciplines, more than 65 Ghanaian para athletes combined resilience and discipline to showcase their incredible talents in recording notable, remarkable firsts, including Ghana’s first-ever international bronze medal in Sitting Volleyball, a landmark milestone for the nation.

Standout performances included Tahiru Haruna, who grabbed two gold medals in Para Armwrestling; Emmanuel Amobire, who secured Ghana’s only Shooting gold in the rifle category, as well as strong performances in Wheelchair Tennis, Para Table Tennis, and Wheelchair Basketball, combined to help Ghana win four gold, 15 silver and 21 bronze medals to finish second overall behind hosts Nigeria.

In recognition of their historical achievements, Ghana's athletes were honoured on arrival back in Accra with a special package by the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC) President, Samson Deen, with the support of the National Sports Authority (NSA) Director General, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, and members of the "Walk With Julius" fitness and wellness initiative, powered by Chief of Staff Julius Debrah.

The joint reward package, though undisclosed, serves as both recognition and motivation, reaffirming that Ghana’s Para athletes are not on the sidelines of sport — they are at the centre of Ghana’s sporting future.

It reinforces Ghana’s commitment to championing disability sports and empowering athletes, whilst also calling on African leaders to invest in para sports because it can lift the flags of nations in a demonstration of honour and unbreakable spirit.

Addressing the athletes, the AfPC President emphasised that the success of the 1st West Africa Para Games is proof of what Africa can achieve with intentional support, and rallied Presidents, Prime Ministers and Sports Ministers to dedicate more resources in support of para sports.

“This is the beginning of a new African Para Sports renaissance. Our athletes have proven their excellence. Now, our governments must match that excellence with investment, policy and opportunities," Samson Deen said.

"Para Sports is not charity — it is nation-building, talent development, and a pathway to dignity and inclusion. Africa needs political leadership that recognises Para Sports as a priority. If we want true inclusion, if we want to transform lives, then our leaders must fund, promote, and protect Paralympic Sports with the same passion given to mainstream sports.”

On his part, the NSA boss, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, pledged strengthened partnerships, increased technical support, and better preparation ahead of upcoming events — especially the 2026 Commonwealth Games and the next African Para Games.

“You are heroes who have shown the world what Ghana’s disability community is capable of when given opportunity," Mr Ankrah said.

The 1st West Africa Para Games marked more than a regional competition — it marked a declaration of unity, empowerment, and continental transformation.

With Ghana delivering 40 medals, new talents discovered, new sports launched, and new national heroes emerging, the message is clear: inclusion is action, inclusion is investment, inclusion is Ghana’s commitment to the future.