The Ghana Weightlifting Federation has confirmed its participation in the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, with three male athletes set to fly the country’s colours in the weightlifting event. Christopher Osei (94kg), Emmanuel Amo Boateng (71kg), and Abdul Salim Adjetey (110kg) have been selected to compete on the global stage, carrying with them the hopes of Ghana’s weightlifting fraternity.
The trio, representing three distinct weight categories, reflect the depth the federation has built in recent seasons.
Their selection follows a period of sustained competitive form, and expectations are high that they can translate that momentum into results on the international platform that the Commonwealth Games provides.
Team Sheet
Christopher Osei – Men’s 94kg
Emmanuel Amo Boateng – Men’s 71kg
Abdul Salim Adjetey – Men’s 110kg
Head Coach: Michael Abotsi
Federation Official: Nii Darko Dodoo
The athletes will be guided by Coach Michael Abotsi, who has overseen their preparations in the lead-up to the Games. Nii Darko Dodoo, an official of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation, is also part of the travelling contingent, providing administrative and logistical support to the team throughout their stay in Glasgow.
The Ghana Weightlifting Federation is led by Hon. Jerry Ahmed Shaib, Member of Parliament for Weija Gbawe, who serves as the federation’s President. His continued backing of the sport has been central to the federation’s growing presence on regional and international platforms in recent years.