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Watch fascinating moment as blind students compete in a 100-meter race

GhanaWeb has sighted a unique and heartwarming video that captured two blind students competing in a 100-meter race, guided solely by the sound of a ringing bell.

The participants, students from the Akuapem School for the Blind at Akropong Akuapem, in the Eastern Region, showcases incredible determination as they raced toward the finish line.

The video, shared on X by EDHUB on March 7, 2025, shows how a guide runs ahead of them, ringing a bell to help them stay on course.

With unwavering focus on the sound of the bell, the young athletes push forward, driven by their determination to win.

The atmosphere around them was filled with cheers from onlookers, celebrating their inspiring efforts.

The Akuapem School for the Blind has long been a hub of encouragement and empowerment for students, helping them embrace their full potential despite their visual impairment.

Through innovative training techniques and dedicated coaching, these young athletes are proving that blindness is not a barrier to achieving greatness.

Watch video below:

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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