Ghana’s sole Boxing representative at the Rio 2016 Olympics, Abdul Omar Wahid will begin his quest for a gold medal with a bout against Argentinian Melian Alberto Ezequiel on Thursday August 11, 2016.
The 23 year old boxer who least expected his qualification is set to make history in his first appearance at the World stage and he is feverishly preparing for the bout.
He came fourth at the African games in Yaonde and will be fighting in the bantamweight division.
Wahid’s contender Alerto Melian lost a bantamweight bout at the summer 2012 Olympics against Sergey Vodopyanov but however his qualification to this stage proves his capabilities.
In an interview ahead of team Ghana’s departure last week, Wahid’s Coach Larteyquaye Lartey expressed optimism that his athlete can bring back home a medal.
“We are going to perform. Wahid deserves to be at the Olympics because he has sacrificed a lot, from Morocco, Cameroon and Congo. He has so many injuries but he fought himself through. I know God will help him to get a medal.” he said.
The boxer also expressed high hopes of winning a medal at the global showpiece.
“It is very difficult to qualify for the Olympics and I know it’s a very big platform. I don’t care about anyone but I know they are all good boxers. I am just training hard to bring out the best in me.”
Rio 2016: Ghanaian Boxer to Begin Gold Chase on Thursday
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