Jessie Lartey wins bronze at the Commonwealth

Boxer Jessie Lartey has won Ghana’s first medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. Lartey got to the semifinal of the 64kg boxing event and lost in that duel which makes him a joint bronze medal winner.

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Ghana wins first medal at Commonwealth games

Lartey lost in unanimous decision to Thomas Blumenfeld from Canada in the semifinals. Lartey despite a defeat has succeeded in earning a medal for reaching the semifinal

Ghana had to pull out at the 4x100 men relay failed to start in the first round. Martin Owusu Antwi and Sean Sarfo Antwi unfortunately picked up injuries at the Commonwealth Games.

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