The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) conducted an inspection mission in Ghana from April 8 to 11, 2026, in preparation for the 24th African Senior Championships, scheduled to take place in Accra from May 12 to 17, 2026.
The mission was comprised by Mr Lamine FATY, the Chief Executive Officer, and Mrs Melinda LOMBARD, Television and Media Advisor. Mr Aziz DAOUDA, the Director of the Technical Department, who was also slated to participate, was unable to join at the last minute due to flight issues.
The CAA delegation's visit was marked by meetings with the Ministry of Sports, the Local Organizing Committee, and especially the Ghanaian Federation to review presentations from the following commissions (Technical, Catering and Transport, Medical and Anti-doping, Security, Communication, Media, TV Rights and Production, etc.).
The Local Organizing Committee provided satisfactory answers to the CAA delegation regarding all the issues raised during these meetings. Everything is in place for the success of the championships.
Accreditation
An online accreditation system has been in place since April 10, 2026, allowing national federations to have their own usernames and passwords to directly enter accreditation data on the platform.
Logo and Mascot
The Championships logo and mascot have been available for some time, and an official ceremony was held for the unveiling and launch of the communication campaign.
Visa
Visas must be applied for in each country. A facilitation letter can be issued by the Local Organizing Committee (LOC) to assist with the process. In exceptional cases, visas on arrival will be granted. For this, immigration requires the provision of all relevant personal data.
Council Meeting
The Council meeting will be held on May 10, 2026, starting at 9:00 a.m. at the Lancaster Hotel, the residence of the CAA President and the WA Delegation.
TV Production Commission / TV Rights
TV production will be handled by the private company GHONE, a leading broadcaster in Ghana. This company has all the necessary modern equipment, including a mobile production unit equipped with 16 cameras. A team of 35 experts and technicians will be mobilized.
Streaming Broadcast
The CAA, in collaboration with WA, will provide the broadcast signal for wide distribution and global exposure of the championships across various streaming platforms.
The championship website will go live on April 23, 2026.
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