By Simon Asare, GNA
Glasgow, Aug. 3, GNA – The National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Ghana has dismissed reports suggesting that some Team Ghana athletes who participated in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games are missing or unaccounted for.
In a statement issued on Monday, the NPC said it had taken note of media reports and public discussions concerning the whereabouts of some athletes after the Games and stressed that such claims were inaccurate without verification from the appropriate authorities.
The Committee cited comments by Mr Charles Osei Asibey, Communications Director of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), who clarified that Team Ghana athletes were scheduled to return home in batches.
“NPC Ghana wishes to state that it is inaccurate to characterize athletes as ‘missing’ or ‘unaccounted for’ without verified facts from the appropriate authorities,” the statement said.
The Committee further explained that the management, administration, accommodation, logistics and travel arrangements of Team Ghana during the Games were under the responsibility of the designated Games Management structure of the GOC.
According to the NPC, the continued stay of some athletes in the United Kingdom after the conclusion of the Games should not automatically be interpreted as evidence of disappearance or misconduct.
“Athletes from several participating Commonwealth nations remain in the United Kingdom during the validity period of their immigration permissions, which expire on 16 August 2026, while others are returning to their respective countries in scheduled batches,” the statement added.
The NPC urged media organisations and commentators to verify information with the relevant authorities before publication and avoid speculative reports that could damage the reputation of Ghanaian athletes.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare
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