Ghana is set to make another appearance on the international Kendo stage as a five-member team prepares to compete at the 2026 Tunis Open from November 27 to 29 in Tunisia.
The contingent will be led by Sesi Don Dzakpasu, President of the Ghana Kendo Federation, alongside athletes Daniel Barnes, Emmanuel Ahiable, Emmanuella Ahiable and Anthony De-Graft Johnson.
The team has been engaged in non-residential camping ahead of the competition and is reported to be in good shape, with the athletes confident, motivated and ready to represent Ghana.
Ghana will be hoping to build on its achievement at the 2025 edition of the competition, where Dzakpasu won the Overall Most Spirited Fighter Award in the Male Divisions.
Returning to Tunis, the federation president is optimistic that the team can improve on last year’s performance and return home with greater honours.
Despite being officially established less than two years ago, the Ghana Kendo Federation has continued to make strides in developing the sport locally.
The federation is encouraged by the growing interest in Kendo across the country and remains committed to expanding the sport, developing local talent and creating more opportunities for Ghanaian athletes to compete on the international stage.
Meanwhile, the federation has expressed appreciation to Fountain Medical Services in Ho for sponsoring the return air ticket of one of the athletes to participate in the competition.
The federation described the gesture as a significant contribution towards making the team’s international participation possible and commended the medical facility for its belief in the athletes and commitment to supporting Ghanaian sports.
As Team Ghana prepares for the November competition, the team will be aiming to showcase its discipline, courage and fighting spirit while flying the national flag high in Tunisia.
