The 2026 Ashanti Region Super Zonals athletics championship ended with outstanding performances as Gladys Boateng of St. Louis Senior High School and Blessed Owusu of St. Hubert Seminary Senior High School emerged as the overall best track athletes in the female and male categories respectively.
Gladys Boateng Dominates Girls’ Track Events
Gladys Boateng, popularly known as “Gaza,” delivered one of the most remarkable performances of the championship while representing St. Louis Senior High School. The talented sprinter secured a total of six medals, finishing the competition with three gold medals, two silver medals and one bronze medal.
Her impressive medal haul made her the most decorated female athlete at the Ashanti Super Zonals 2026, earning her the ultimate recognition as the best overall track athlete in the girls’ category.
Boateng’s speed, consistency and determination on the track drew loud cheers from spectators and praise from coaches who described her performance as one of the highlights of the regional championship.
Blessed Owusu Wins Boys’ Overall Best Athlete
In the boys’ division, Blessed Owusu of St. Hubert Seminary Senior High School clinched the top honor after delivering a flawless performance on the track. The talented athlete captured three consecutive individual gold medals, firmly establishing himself as the most dominant male competitor of the tournament.
Owusu’s ability to maintain peak performance across multiple races impressed officials and athletics enthusiasts who followed the competition closely.
His remarkable achievement secured him the overall best track athlete trophy in the boys’ category at the Ashanti Super Zonals 2026.
Ashanti Super Zonals Showcase Future Ghanaian Stars
The Ashanti Super Zonals athletics competition continues to serve as one of the most important platforms for discovering young sporting talents in Ghana’s senior high schools.
Each year, the championship brings together some of the fastest and most talented student athletes from across the region, many of whom go on to represent their schools and eventually Ghana in national and international competitions.
The 2026 edition once again highlighted the depth of young athletic talent in the Ashanti Region, with Gladys Boateng and Blessed Owusu standing out as two of the brightest prospects on the track.
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