Ghanaian sprint star Benjamin Azamati has responded with pride and sportsmanship after Abdul Rasheed Saminu shattered his national 100m record, becoming Ghana’s new fastest man.
Azamati, who previously held the national record, expressed admiration for Saminu’s achievement, emphasizing the progress of athletics in Ghana and the importance of healthy competition.
Records are meant to be broken and it just goes to show the level of talent we have in Ghana, Azamati told Sporty FM. I’m just proud of the role I played in raising the standard and seeing someone step up will motivate me. It’s just about performing at the highest level and representing the country with excellence.
Azamati’s gracious response underlines his leadership and maturity in the sport. Rather than expressing disappointment, he celebrated the growth of Ghanaian sprinting and welcomed the challenge posed by the new generation.
The former record holder has long been a key figure in Ghana’s athletics scene, and his reaction reflects a broader vision for national excellence in track and field.
His acknowledgment of Saminu’s feat also highlights the growing depth of talent in the country, a promising sign ahead of major competitions like the 2025 World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.