A new star has emerged in Ghanaian para-athletics as teenager Hayford Addai secured a podium finish at the 2026 Dubai World Para Athletics (WPA) Grand Prix.
In what was his first ever international championship appearance, the Konongo Senior High School student took the bronze medal in the men’s T47 400 metres.
Addai’s performance has sent ripples through the sport, coming just six days after he received his formal international classification on 6 February 2026.
Competing against a seasoned global field, Addai showed no signs of nerves. He clocked a personal best of 52.42 seconds to secure third pla