The 2020 Tokyo summer Olympics saw Ghanaian boxer Samuel Takyi win the first Olympic medal for Ghana after 29 years. 20-year-old Samuel Takyi ended Ghana’s 29 year wait for an Olympic medal with a deserving victory against Colombian boxer David Avila Ceiber in the featherweight division of the Olympic boxing event in Tokyo.

Ghana, the most peaceful country in West Africa, is blessed with numerous boxing talents. In recent years, lethal Ghanaian boxers like Richard Commey and Isaac Dogbe are putting Ghana on the world map.

According to Olympics.com, Samuel Takyi defeated Colombian fighter David Ceiber in the quarter-finals, which means he’s won a bronze medal at least, next he’ll fight in the semi-final for a shot at gold.

Samuel Takyi has won his Olympic quarter-final to guarantee himself a medal at Tokyo 2020, a first Olympic medal for a Ghanaian athlete in 29 years.

Takyi beat Colombia’s 32-year-old southpaw David Ceiber Avila, a far more experienced fighter, in the quarter-final, taking two of three rounds to send the Ghanaian contingent in the stands wild.

Similar celebrations were happening across Ghana on a historic day in the ring, and they may get louder as Takyi moves on to the semi final where he’ll face the USA’s Ragan Duke.

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Ghanaian Boxer Samuel Takyi Wins First Olympic Medal for Ghana After 29 Years

2020 Olympics: Ghana Samuel Takyi vs Duke Ragan of USA

The 20-year-old Takyi will now face the USA’s Duke Ragan on Tuesday in the semi-finals, with the winner going on to fight for the gold medal and the loser settling for a bronze.

When is Samuel Takyi fighting Duke Ragan?

Samuel Takyi vs. Duke Ragan fight comes on Tuesday 3 August, 2021, 11:30am JST
Ghana’s gold-medal threat Samuel Takyi will try to defeat USA’s Duke Ragan to secure the ultimate trophy.

Three of Ghana’s four Olympic medals have come in boxing with Clement Quartey winning a silver in 1960, Eddie Blay and Prince Amartey claimed bronzes at the 1964 and 1972 Games respectively.

Takyi’s medal will be the only one for Africa in men’s boxing in Tokyo; the BBC said.

The only other African boxer with a chance of a medal is Algeria’s Imane Khalif in the women’s lightweight division she faces Ireland’s Kellie Harrington in Tuesday’s quarter-finals with the winner guaranteed at least a bronze.

Samuel Takyi vs David Avila Olympic boxing results

How Ghanaian Boxer Samuel Takyi Won First Olympic Medal for Ghana After 29 Years

The Samuel Takyi Olympic medal is also the fourth at the games for Ghana in the boxing event, with Takyi joining the illustrious group of Clement Quartey – 1960- Silver, Eddie Blay – 1964- Bronze and Prince Amartey – 1972 – Bronze, as the only men to ever win Ghana an individual olympic medal.

The 20-year-old started the bout on the wrong foot as he was overwhelmed by the experienced Colombian boxer, Ávila Ceiber who got all five judges scoring for him.

The second round was much better by Samuel Takyi who used his height to his advantage; catching his 31-year-old opponent off-guard regularly to get three judges scoring for him.

And when it mattered most, the Ghanaian delivered in his Olympic Games debut.

He kept his calm while delivering some perfect punches on Ceiber Segura, who kept on winding down the clock with some shrewd tactics.

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The world’s fastest Olympic athlete Usain Bolt, could not escape from Covid-19 even with his top speed. Usain Bolt Covid-19 test showed positive in August 2020, after his 34th birthday party. He failed to obey social distancing and mask-wearing protocols.

Jamaican health minister, ChristopherTufton, made a shocking announcement on Tuesday August 25, which revealed that Usain Bolt has contracted the coronavirus.

Speaking at a Jamaican coronavirus press briefing, the health minister confirmed Bolt’s test results.

The 8-time Olympic gold champion and legendary sprinter took a Covid-19 test on Saturday. He isolated himself prior to the release of his results. 

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Usain Bolt/Photo Credit: Getty Images

St Leo Usain Bolt Covid-19 Update

Bolt, 34, updated his social media followers on his coronavirus status, and assured them he was still not exhibiting any symptoms of the deadly virus.

Usain Bolt Covid-19 Status: His 34th Birthday Exposed Him to the Virus

In open defiance of social distancing protocols and mask-wearing directives, Bolt was captured in a video celebrating his 34th birthday. The surprise event witnessed the attendance of famous stars like Raheem Sterling of ManCity. Fortunately for Sterling, he didn’t contract the virus.

In recent times, Jamaica has recorded an upsurge in Covid-19 cases. About 10 weeks ago, the Caribbean country used to record daily cases of Covid-19 in single digits.

But as of August 25,  1612 positive cases of coronavirus have been reported in Jamaica. 16 people have succumbed to the virus, with more than 900 recoveries.

Despite his Covid-19 affliction, the Olympic champion still holds 100 meters and 200 meters world records.

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