The first ever African Para Games which has been dubbed 'Inspire a Better Africa' has received backing from the International Paralympic Committee (IPC).
The Games are aimed at "breaking the stigma attached to Para sports" in African nations” with the hashtag #WalkInMyShoe.
Notable attendees at the opening ceremony included representatives from various African nations, including Morocco, Algeria, Egypt, South Africa, Angola, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and the host nation, Ghana.
The African Para Games have a clear mission: to enable Paralympic athletes to reach the pinnacle of sporting excellence.
This event marks a significant milestone in the journey of Ghana's quest to develop disabled sports in the country.
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