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Gogetdem makes history at absa Black Star Marathon

The 26th July was another history making for the GOGETDEM wheelchair Racing Club athlete who took parts in the absa black star marathon in 10km regular chair category and also 42 Km wheelchair racing category some of the club athlete demonstrate a strong determination and the vision of the club of not giving up on our Dream of getting to the finishing line no matter what, the following Club athlete did so well

Fadiga Mohammed image winner in 10km km regular chair category he is 17 years old I could say the future look bright for this young man

Sulley Seidu Sagbarigu: came second in 42 km wheelchair racing category

Kodom Patrick: I was so excited seeing him with third position in his first ever participating in a major event like this after starting wheelchair racing for only one year it was a great feeling for me as a coach and a trainer for this young Ones.

A total of 12 club athletes competed, which is massive improvement from last year, this year evolved five new girls , the age of 14 years, 15 years, 17 years, and some 18 years,

Raphael Botsyo Nkegbe CEO,  coach, and one of the elite para athlete for this nation I won gold medals in the 42 km wheelchair racing category for the second consecutive time on the row this is not just a win but is a form of demonstrating leadership and a role model rule as they looking up to me.

I want to express my sincere gratitude to one of the former Paralympian based in the United States Yusuf for his support to some of prayers and club athletes to compete this year absa Blaster marathon

Source Botsyo Nkegbe, Gogetdem

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