By Simon Asare, GNA
Accra, Oct. 30, GNA – Team Ghana has stepped up preparations for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games with a series of training sessions in Dakar aimed at sharpening the athletes’ skills ahead of the competition which starts on Saturday, 31 October 2026.
The Ghanaian contingent on Thursday engaged in training sessions in beach volleyball and table tennis, while officials of other sporting disciplines attended technical meetings.
At the beach volleyball venue, the players went through warm-up drills before focusing on footwork, serving, blocking and attacking techniques under the supervision of their coach.
The session formed part of efforts to improve coordination, tactical awareness and match readiness ahead of the Games.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s representative in the women’s singles table tennis event trained indoors, working on serves, returns and quick rally exchanges to fine-tune her technique for the competition.
The athlete, who would carry Ghana’s hopes in the event, displayed determination and focus as she continued preparations for her maiden appearance at the Games.
Officials said the training sessions were crucial in building confidence and ensuring the athletes were physically and mentally prepared for the challenges ahead.
Although competing in different disciplines, members of Team Ghana remain united in their objective of representing the country with distinction at the fourth edition of the Youth Olympic Games.
Team Ghana is among the delegations in Dakar for the Games, which are expected to bring together athletes from 206 countries and territories to showcase emerging sporting talent on the international stage.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade
Reporter: Simon Asare
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