Incumbent President Frederick Otu Lartey is seeking another term, with ambitions to strengthen the development of the sport at the grassroots level, particularly across the regions
The report indicates that the Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) will go to the polls next month to elect new leaders for the next four years.
It further notes that incumbent President Frederick Otu Lartey is seeking another term, with ambitions to strengthen the development of the sport at the grassroots level, particularly across the regions.
Since assuming office, Otu has overseen one of the most successful periods in the history of Ghana Taekwondo, introducing groundbreaking initiatives and steering the federation to notable achievements on both the local and international stages.
One of his most significant achievements has been the introduction and development of Para Taekwondo in Ghana.
The initiative yielded impressive results, with Ghana winning a bronze medal at the World Para Taekwondo Championships in 2015, marking a major breakthrough for the country in the sport.
Under his administration, Ghana’s Para Taekwondo programme continued to flourish. In 2021, Ghana emerged as the third-best country in Africa at the African Para Taekwondo Championships held in Niger.
The country’s achievements were further recognised when Ghana’s coach was adjudged the Best Female Coach, affirming the quality of technical development under Otu’s leadership.
Perhaps the most historic achievement of his tenure came when Ghana qualified for the Paralympic Games for the very first time.
Patricia Kyeremeh secured qualification to the Paris Paralympic Games, a feat many consider one of the defining moments in Ghana’s taekwondo history.
Frederick Otu Lartey’s era has also been marked by significant success in mainstream taekwondo.
It was during his administration that Ghana won its first-ever gold medal at a World Championship-level event in Korea.
Henrietta, then a student at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), emerged victorious at the Korea Ambassador’s Cup after competing against top athletes selected from various countries.
Her triumph etched Ghana’s name into the history books and remains one of the federation’s proudest moments.
Henrietta’s success story did not end there. Her outstanding performances earned her a scholarship opportunity facilitated by the Ghana Olympic Committee, allowing her to continue both her academic and sporting journey in Germany.
