https://worldathletics.org/competition/calendar-results/results/7238014

Introduction

The Cape Coast Open Championship 2026 was successfully held on 14th March 2026 in Cape Coast. The competition brought together a wide range of athletes from across Ghana, including representatives from clubs, senior high schools, tertiary institutions, security services, and regional teams. The event served as an important platform for athlete development, performance assessment, and talent identification.

Participation

The championship recorded strong participation across multiple categories:

• U18/20 (Boys and Girls)
• Senior Men and Women

Clubs, schools, and institutional teams such as Ghana Armed Forces, Ghana Immigration Service, universities, and regional teams were well represented.

Track Events Highlights

Sprints (100m & 200m)

• In the U18/20 Boys 100m, Kofi Akyeabo (Central Region) emerged winner in 10.66s, showcasing impressive speed.
• The Senior Men’s 100m was won by Gadayi Kwabla Edwin in 10.25s, one of the fastest times of the meet.
• In the Senior Women’s 100m, Jennifer Agbo (KNUST) clocked 12.06s to take first place.
• The 200m Men Seniors saw Absalom Osei Boateng dominate with a time of 21.24s.
• In the U18/20 Girls 200m, Aishatu Jaffar secured victory in 23.88s.

Middle Distance Events

• In the 800m Men U18/20, Godwin Avoka Allabilla delivered an outstanding performance to win in 1:50.90.
• The 800m Women Seniors was won by Hildamary Bayor in 2:14.17.
• In the 1500m Men Seniors, Evans Saabuno recorded an excellent time of 3:45.63.
• The 1500m Women Seniors saw Mariama Aidoo take first place in 4:21.23.

Long Distance Events

• The 5000m Men U18/20 was won by Prosper Koomson in 15:09.86.
• In the 5000m Women Seniors, Jennifer Anani secured victory in 18:33.49.
• The 10,000m Men Seniors title went to Basit Afful with a time of 14:46.71.

400m Events

• In the U18/20 Boys 400m, Jonathan Nkrumah Ofori dominated with 45.33s.
• The Senior Men 400m was won by Solomon Diafo in 45.96s.
• For the U18/20 Girls 400m, Portia Nkrumah claimed victory in 53.82s.

Field Events Highlights

Jumps

• In the Men’s Long Jump, Yeboah Mensah Otchere recorded a winning jump of 7.74m.
• The Women’s Long Jump was won by Helena Ayensu with 5.63m.
• In the High Jump Men Seniors, Hoinsode Daniel Asare and Francis Annin both cleared 2.10m to share top honours.
• The Women’s High Jump saw Priscilla Amonkudiok win with a height of 1.69m.

Throws

• In the Discus Men Seniors, Rexford Bugase threw 52.97m to take first place.
• The Women’s Discus was won by Belinda Owusu with a mark of 36.89m.
• In the Javelin Men Seniors, Gabriel Teye recorded 57.40m.
• The Women’s Javelin was won by Margaret Simpson with a throw of 42.52m.

The Shot Put U18/20 Boys winner, Daniel Abiem, achieved 16.01m.

Hurdles Events

• In the 110m Hurdles Men Seniors, Edmond Appiah clocked 14.53s to win.
• The 100m Hurdles Women Seniors was won by Agnes Dufie in 16.17s.
• In the U18/20 Boys 110m Hurdles, Mahalaleel Kwasi Arthur led the field.

General Observations

• The championship showcased a high level of competition, particularly in the sprint and middle-distance events.
• Athletes from Central Region performed strongly, benefiting from home advantage.
• Clubs such as Cheetahs Track & Field Club, Sagnation Athletics, and Gold Coast Athletics Club demonstrated depth and consistency.
• Participation from senior high schools continues to be a strong pipeline for talent development.
• There were a few cases of non-finishers (DNF) and disqualifications (DQ), indicating the need for continued technical education and competition preparedness.

Conclusion

The Cape Coast Open Championship 2026 was a successful and competitive event that highlighted the growing standard of athletics in Ghana. It provided an excellent opportunity for athletes to test their performance ahead of upcoming national and international competitions.

The performances recorded, particularly in the sprints, middle-distance, and field events, are encouraging indicators for Ghana’s athletics development. Continued organization of such competitions will be vital in identifying and nurturing talent for future continental and global events.