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Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Limb deficiency
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Further personal information
Residence
Tema, GHA
Occupation
Fitness Centre Worker, Manager
Languages
English
Higher education
Marketing - University College of Management Studies: Accra, GHA
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He took up the sport in 2004 in Accra, Ghana.
Why this sport?
He wanted to keep himself fit and enjoyed going to the gym. He especially enjoyed the bench press.
Name of coach
Peter Adjei [personal], GHA, from 2014
International debut
Year
2011
Competing for
Ghana
Location
Cardiff, WAL
General interest
Memorable sporting achievement
Competing at the 2012 Paralympic Games in London. (Athlete, 03 Dec 2017)
Hero / Idol
British powerlifter Jon Amos. (Athlete, 03 Dec 2017)
Injuries
In 2015 he dislocated his shoulder during training. (ghanagist.com, 13 Apr 2016)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Sport made me realise I could do everything able-bodied people can." (righttodream.com, 2012)
Awards and honours
He received the Hero Award at the 2017 Allianz Awards in Ghana. (ghanaweb.com, 18 Jun 2017)
Other sports
He has been the team manager of the Ghana amputee football team. (ghanaweb.com, 18 Jun 2017)
Impairment
Both of his legs were amputated below the knee at age four weeks because of an infection. (Athlete, 03 Dec 2017; righttodream.com, 2012)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's -67.5 kg | Final Round | 2012-09-02 | 9 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's -80 kg | Final Round | 2016-09-12 | 9 |
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Men's Up to 80.00kg | Final | 2017-12-05 | 14 |