The Army Mess Tennis Club buzzed with energy as the Ghana Tennis Federation hosted its 2025 National Wheelchair Tennis Juniors Training Clinic. Fifty young players rolled onto the courts with determination, joined by eight dedicated coaches, all united by a shared dream, lifting Ghana’s flag on the international stage.
The one-day event was more than drills and footwork; it was a celebration of resilience and opportunity. With rackets clutched tightly, players battled through exercises and match simulations designed to sharpen reflexes, control, and mental focus. Coaches, meanwhile, absorbed new training modules and rules that align Ghana with global standards.
This clinic carried weight beyond local development. It doubled as a selection platform for athletes who will represent Ghana at the Africa Junior Training Clinic in South Africa later this year. For many of the juniors, it was a chance to trade dreams for real opportunity.
National Wheelchair Tennis Coach, Yahya Macauley, praised the initiative for striking the balance between talent discovery and technical growth. “This program is crucial as it helps us select players for the international stage. I’m very pleased with the level of training and hopeful that corporate sponsors will support us in achieving even greater success,” he said in an interview.
The Ghana Wheelchair Tennis Team has been steadily climbing Africa’s tennis ladder. From its humble beginnings over a decade ago, the program has grown into a symbol of inclusion and hope. This latest clinic reinforces the federation’s mission to create pathways for juniors who often face challenges far beyond the sport itself.
On the day, the mood was as vibrant as the rallies. Parents and fans cheered as youngsters chased down every shot, proving that the will to compete knows no physical boundary. For the players, each serve and volley was not just practice, it was a statement of possibility.
With October’s continental event in South Africa on the horizon, these juniors now carry Ghana’s ambitions on their shoulders. What began as a single clinic in Accra could well be the starting line for future champions.
