Ghanaian sports have been thrown into mourning following the death of Alberta Boatema Amponsah, the country’s first female Olympic weightlifter, at the age of 32.
Her death was officially announced on Sunday, November 8, 2026, through a joint statement issued by the Ghana Olympians Association, the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the GOC Athletes’ Commission.
Alberta Boatema Amponsah made history as Ghana’s first female weightlifter to compete at the Olympic Games, establishing herself as a trailblazer in the country’s sporting history.
Her passing represents a significant loss to Ghanaian weightlifting and the wider sporting community, particularly for female athletes inspired by her groundbreaking achievement.
The three sporting organisations expressed their involvement in announcing the sad news, although further details surrounding her death were not provided in the statement.
Her legacy is expected to remain an important part of Ghana’s Olympic history and the development of women’s participation in competitive weightlifting.
Source: newsthemegh.com