Ghanaian sprinter Benjamin Azamati has cited his ambition to make his nation proud as the driving force behind his stellar performance at the ongoing 2024 Olympic Games.
Azamati advanced to the semi-finals of the men’s 100m event after finishing second in Heat 1 on Saturday morning with a commendable time of 10.08 seconds, trailing only Jamaica’s Kishane Thompson.
Looking ahead to the semi-finals, where he will face off against America’s Noah Lyles, Azamati is committed to doing his utmost for Ghana. “Donning the national jersey always fills me with pride, and my primary objective is to deliver my best performance,” he told Joy Sports. “This morning, that motivation was ever-present.”
Reflecting on his Olympic journey, Azamati noted, “In my first Olympic appearance, I was eliminated in the heats. This time, I was resolute in my goal to reach the semi-finals. It’s all about maintaining focus and executing each run effectively.”
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