Botsyo Nkegbe retains OCC Marathon victory in South Africa

Ghanaian Paralympian, Raphael Botsyo Nkegbe has successfully defended his OCC Marathon title in South Africa, repeating his supremacy in wheelchair racing.

Nkegbe finished the 42.2km race in an inspiring time of 1 hour and 52 minutes, improving his previous record by three minutes.

He raced against experienced athletes from Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and the host nation, South Africa as he showcased exceptional endurance and skill to claim victory.

The second and third positions were taken by Zimbabwean athletes, while Ghana’s Emmanuel Kwaku Gyasi secured fourth place, adding to Ghana’s strong showing in the competition.

Nkegbe expressed his joy at retaining the title and attributed his success to hard work and rigorous training leading up to the marathon, stating that he was confident in his ability to defend his championship.

He intends to continue competing in several upcoming events throughout the year, aiming to put Ghana’s name on the global wheelchair racing map.

His latest victory adds to his impressive track record as one of Ghana’s most accomplished Paralympians.

“It has always been my dream to raise the flag of Ghana high whenever I represent the country in any competition,” he said.

By Sammy Heywood Okine