Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati urges government to provide support for athletes

Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati has stressed the importance of better support for athletes transitioning from college to professional competitions, highlighting how the lack of assistance hindered his Olympic performance.

In a recent interview, Azamati shared his experience before his first Olympics, saying, "Before my first Olympics, when I ran 9.97, I had to sit out for about a month before competing.

If there had been support, I could have gone to Europe to compete because I was in great form." He added, "Supporting athletes after college isn’t just about giving them money for food; it’s about facilitating their participation in competitions."

Azamati warned that without such support, many athletes will struggle internationally, stating, “We’ll continue to see athletes perform well in college but struggle in international events.”