By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, May 3, GNA – Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team bounced back strongly to secure qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second in the second-round qualifiers at the ongoing World Athletics Relays in Botswana.
The quartet clocked a season-best time of 38.09 seconds to clinch one of the available qualification slots, improving on their fourth-place finish in the first round on Saturday.
China won the race in 37.85 seconds to also book a place at the World Championships, while Ghana’s time proved sufficient to seal their qualification.
Edwin Gadayi, who anchored the team in the opening round, took up the first leg this time, handing over smoothly to Benjamin Azamati on the second leg. Abdul Rasheed Saminu powered through a blistering final leg to close strongly for Ghana after the baton exchanges were executed cleanly.
The qualification comes after Ghana narrowly missed out on a place in the final when they finished fourth in their heat with a time of 38.19 seconds, despite a spirited showing from the team.
Ghana’s improved execution and sharper baton exchanges in the second round proved decisive as they capitalised on their final opportunity to secure a spot at next year’s global showpiece in Beijing.
The result marks a fourth consecutive qualification to the World Championship as the team also prepared for the Africa Athletics Championships to be hosted in Ghana from May 12-18, 2026.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare