President of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Ghana and the African Paralympic Committee, Samson Deen, has announced a Special Target Podium Medal Bonus to reward Ghanaian para athletes competing at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Under the initiative, gold medalists will receive £3,000, silver medalists £2,000, and bronze medalists £1,000 as immediate cash awards.
Speaking ahead of the presentation ceremony, President Deen said: “Our athletes have worked tirelessly to represent Ghana with pride. This bonus is our way of recognising their sacrifice, determination and excellence. We want every athlete to know that their achievements are valued, and we remain committed to supporting them in their pursuit of success.”
The first recipient will be Zinabu Issah, who won Ghana’s first medal of the Games with silver in the Women’s T57 Shot Put and will receive her £2,000 award during a presentation ceremony in Glasgow.
Describing the scheme as a personal initiative, Deen said it recognizes the dedication and excellence of Ghana’s para athletes while motivating them to pursue podium success.
He congratulated Issah on her achievement and encouraged the rest of Team Ghana to remain focused and confident as they continue competing.
Road to LA28 Paralympic Games
Looking ahead to the LA28 Paralympic Games, Deen announced plans to officially launch an expanded Special Target Podium Medal Prize Scheme alongside the Follow My Athlete Scheme, which will connect para athletes with corporate sponsors, institutions, philanthropists, and private supporters to provide financial and technical assistance throughout their qualification journey.
The event will bring together Ghana’s para athletes, coaches, government officials, development partners, corporate organisations, the diplomatic community and sports stakeholders to celebrate Team Ghana, launch the enhanced medal incentive programme and mobilise national support for the country’s Paralympic campaign.
The National Paralympic Committee Ghana reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening athlete welfare, expanding partnerships, and building a sustainable high-performance pathway to position Ghana for continued success at the LA28 Paralympic Games and beyond.
