History was made under the blazing Moroccan sun as Ghana’s Zinabu Issah stunned the athletics world with a record-shattering performance in the Women’s F57 Discus Throw at the WPA 2025 Marrakech Grand Prix.
With a phenomenal throw of 29.25 meters, Zinabu not only claimed her first-ever Gold Medal on the international stage but also broke her own personal best, a mark she had steadily built over the past year.
Her previous top throw of 27.00m, achieved in Paris in 2024, had already turned heads, but her latest achievement elevated her into elite status within para athletics.
“I felt something shift today,” Zinabu said moments after stepping off the field, her Ghanaian flag draped proudly across her shoulders. “This throw wasn’t just about distance — it was about belief, resilience, and representing my country with pride.”
Zinabu’s steady rise in the F57 category has been one of the most inspiring stories on the circuit. Just a year ago, in this very city, she threw 26.6m, a result that was promising but left her hungry for more. In 2025, she returned with a mission and delivered in emphatic fashion.
Her throw now places her among the top global contenders in the Women’s F57 Discus Throw, earning her direct qualification to the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships and the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
Fans and fellow athletes alike have praised Zinabu not only for her physical strength but also her mental fortitude and unwavering dedication to the sport.
Social media across Ghana exploded with celebrations, with many hailing her as a national treasure and a beacon of inspiration for athletes with disabilities across the continent.
As she stood on the podium, gold medal glinting under the Moroccan sky, Zinabu Issah knew this was more than just a win and it was the beginning of a legacy.
