Jamhuri Day: Olympic Gold Medalists Faith Kipyegon, Peres Jepchirchir Feted with Prestigious Awards
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Ghanaian boxer, Samuel Takyi, has received the car promised by President Nana Akufo-Addo after wining a bronze medal at the 2022 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
The 20-year-old boxer was handed a Nissan Sunny car by the Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, for his exploits in Tokyo during the Olympic Games.
In photos and a video posted on Social Media, sighted by YEN.com.gh, the young pugilist is excited after receiving the car.
Samuel Takyi won Ghana's only medal at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in July after reaching the semifinals of the men's featherweight.
The 'Ring Warrior' was only stopped by American Duke Ragan in the semi finals despite making history.
Jamhuri Day: Olympic Gold Medalists Faith Kipyegon, Peres Jepchirchir Feted with Prestigious Awards
AthleticsHis medal was the country's first since 1992, earning him plaudits across the country.
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that, Ghanaian boxer, Samuel Takyi, has finally been presented with his bronze medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
In a short presentation ceremony at the Ryōgoku Kokugikan Sumo Stadium, the Ghanaian who reached the semi-finals of the boxing event, received his medal, as seen a video posted by the Ghana Olympic Committee on twitter sighted by YEN.com.gh.
Takyi was guaranteed a medal after reaching the semi-finals of the men's featherweight division after his victory over Colombian David Avila Ceiber.
20-year-old bronze medalist at the just ended Olympic Games, Samuel Takyi, has some inspiring words for athletes who have dreams of reaching the highest level.
Old photos of ex-President Rawlings welcoming Kotoko's 1983 Champions League winning team drops
FootballSamuel Takyi has advised young athletes to never give up on their dreams following his success at the Tokyo Olympic Games.
In a post on Twitter, by the young Boxer, sighted by YEN.com.gh, the featherweight fighter also pleaded with parents to support their children accomplish their dreams.