Aklie Wins Gold at 2024 ITTF-AFRICA Continental Hopes Championship in Botswana
Ghana’s table tennis prodigy, Israel Aklie, captivated spectators in Botswana as he dominated the ITTF-Africa Continental Hopes Championship, winning gold. Aklie triumphed over all nine of his opponents with scores of 3-0, 3-2, 3-1, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, and 3-0, defeating competitors from Uganda, Tunisia, Rwanda, Botswana, and South Africa.
His remarkable performance evokes memories of Ghana’s table tennis legends, E.A. Quaye and Ethel Jacks, highlighting the potential for a resurgence of the nation's former glory in the sport.
As a result of his victory, Israel Aklie will represent Africa at the ITTF World Hopes program in Asuncion, Paraguay, from November 1-7, 2024.
In the girls’ category, Juanita Borteye achieved a commendable fourth-place finish.
The team is coached by Cynthia Kwabi.
“The Hopes Program is the ITTF’s talent identification initiative, bringing together players and coaches from around the world. It is a cornerstone of ITTF’s Sports Development pathways, aiming for global reach and the overall growth of table tennis.” - ITTF
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