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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 78444, member: 636"] Ghana's new canoeing program just scored a historic bronze medal at a major continental youth event in Angola. Competing for the first time at this level, the duo of Maxwell Ofoi and Okronipa Ohene Emmanuel finished third in a tough twelve-nation field for the one thousand-meter doubles race. The head of Ghana's rowing and canoeing federation called the result a major leap forward, highlighting clear progress from recent competitions. Their performance caught international attention, earning both athletes an invite to a specialized training camp in South Africa next year as a step toward the junior world championships in Poland. For a developing sport in Ghana, this podium finish is a huge deal. It signals that the country's investments in these lesser-known disciplines are paying off, showing young athletes that breakthroughs are possible even on a debut appearance. [/QUOTE]