Paris 2024: Ghana disqualified in 4x100m relay, ending medal hopes

Ghana’s Olympic campaign in Paris 2024 faced a setback as their 4x100m relay team was disqualified in heat 2.

The quartet, consisting of Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Benjamin Azamati, Ibrahim Fuseini, and Joseph Paul Amoah, initially finished sixth with a time of 38.62 seconds but were later disqualified due to a late baton exchange.

What a big disappointment by Ghana’s relay team. When will we ever get our change over right? Oo Mr Specsman Azamati and Joe Paul😭🤦🏽‍♂️#Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/Tv5LEFXA2s

— Prolific Edward Frimpong 🇬🇭 (@Eddybless100) August 8, 2024

The top three spots in the heat were secured by China, France, and Canada. China led with a time of 38.24 seconds, France followed with 38.34 seconds, and Canada finished at 38.39 seconds.

A messy baton changeover and stumbling runs means Ghana finishes 6th in Heat 2 of the men’s 4x100m relay Heats and WILL NOT make the final. #Paris2024 pic.twitter.com/cANn1Tv8d6

— Fentuo Tahiru Fentuo (@Fentuo_) August 8, 2024

This disqualification is a repeat of a similar error at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where Ghana also missed out on a medal due to a changeover violation.

E don cast give Ghana 🇬🇭
4×100 #ParisOlympics2024 #Paris2024 #azamati pic.twitter.com/jFzdIHAPFh

— Rydwan Media Ghana🗣️📰 🇬🇭 (@Rydwan_Media_) August 8, 2024

Ghana’s overall campaign in Paris 2024 ended without medals. The team’s performance was marred by earlier disappointments: swimmer Harry Stacey did not advance past the heats, Joselle Mensah failed to progress, and Rose Yeboah also did not make it to the high jump final.

• Ghana to battle Jamaica and Canada in 4x100m relay heats in Paris 2024 Olympics

Despite promising performances from Azamati and Saminu in the 100m men’s events, where they reached the semi-finals, they could not advance to the final.

Ghana’s participation in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games concluded with these unfortunate results, highlighting a challenging campaign for the nation.