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Ghana’s young swimming sensation, Kelvin Abdallah, has qualified for the men’s 100m freestyle final at the 2025 African Youth Games in Luanda, Angola. The 16-year-old swimmer clocked an impressive time of 56.13 seconds, securing a spot among the top eight swimmers in the competition ¹.
Abdallah’s qualification is a significant boost for Ghana’s swimming team, which is competing in 15 disciplines at the Games. He will join his teammates Mercedes Abdallah, Oduma Agyei, and Tamba Akin Boamah, who are also representing Ghana in various swimming events.
Abdallah is competing in four events at the African Youth Games, including the 50m freestyle, 50m butterfly, 100m freestyle, and 100m butterfly. His qualification for the 100m freestyle final is a testament to his hard work and dedication to the sport ² ³.
The African Youth Games, which run from December 10-16, feature over 2,000 athletes from 50 nations competing in 33 sports. The event serves as a pathway for young athletes to prepare for the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar
The African Youth Games, which run from December 10–16 across six Angolan cities, feature over 2,000 athletes from 50 nations competing in 33 sports. The competition serves as a major pathway for young athletes ahead of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar.
Abdallah, who is competing in four events 50m freestyle, 50m butterfly, 100m freestyle, and 100m butterfly has been in fine form throughout training and has emerged as one of Ghana’s strongest medal prospects in Luanda.
