Ghana has celebrated its first medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after para athlete Zinabu Issah delivered an outstanding performance to claim silver in the Women's Shot Put F57 event.

Issah registered a season-best throw of 8.65 metres in the final, earning a second-place finish, and placing Ghana on the Commonwealth Games medals table for the first time.

The experienced para thrower entered the competition as one of Ghana's leading medal contenders, and she lived up to that billing with a composed and impressive display against a highly competitive field.

Her silver medal provides a major boost for Team Ghana, ending the country's wait for a podium finish, and inspiring confidence among the remaining athletes still in contention.

The achievement also reflects the steady progress of para sports in Ghana, showcasing the determination, hard work, and quality of the nation's para athletes on the international stage.

With Ghana's medal account now open, attention turns to the rest of the competition as Team Ghana aims to build on Issah's success and add more medals before the Games conclude.