Ghana’s 4×100 metres relay team has secured automatic qualification for the World Athletics Championships following an impressive outing on Sunday.
Running in the shadow of China, who claimed victory, the Ghanaian quartet crossed the line in a time of 38.09 seconds, a mark sufficient to claim the final guaranteed qualifying position for next year’s World Athletics Championship in Beijing.
The performance was characterised by measured composure and sharp baton exchanges.
Notably, the squad operated with a reconfigured lineup, with Edwin Gadayi repositioned from the anchor role to lead off the race, a tactical decision that provided a strong platform from which his teammates could build.
The team was completed by two of Ghana’s most experienced relay runners. Benjamin Azamati brought his explosive speed to the opening leg, while Joseph Paul Amoah provided strength and consistency in the middle stages. Both played key roles in helping Ghana achieve this major result.
RELAY SQUAD – BEIJING QUALIFIERS
Edwin Gadayi
Lead-off Leg
Benjamin Azamati
Second Leg
Joseph Paul Amoah
Third Leg
Abdul Rasheed Saminu
Anchor Leg. National 100m Record Holder
This is another big achievement for Ghanaian athletics on the world stage. Ghana’s relay team has shown strong consistency at the highest level, and this latest qualification confirms the country’s place among Africa’s top sprint countries.