Paralympic athlete, Abdullah Hayayei, has died while preparing for the 2017 World Para Athletics Championships in London, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have confirmed. Hayayei, from the United Arab Emirates, made his debut in the javelin and shot put events at the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio, finishing sixth in javelin. He was pronounced dead … Read more
Ahead of the 42nd Sports Writers Association of Ghana [SWAG] Awards night to be held on May 27th, Ghanaweb unfolds the full list of nominees and winners for the prestigious event which will be graced by His Excellency Nana Addo Danquah Akufo-Addo the President of the Republic of Ghana. (1) SPORTS PERSONALITY (i) Emmanuel Tagoe … Read more
Brazilian president Michel Temer was booed as the 2016 Paralympic Games opened in Rio de Janeiro to a backdrop of colour, music and a powerful message of inclusivity. Thousands of performers were involved either side of the two-hour procession of competing countries at the Maracana. Competition begins on Thursday, when Britain’s Dame Sarah Storey can … Read more