Accra 2023: Cadman Yamoah credits victory to overwhelming Ghanaian support

Ghana High Jump Gold Medalist, Evans Cadman Yamoah, has shared his journey to clinching the gold medal at the 13th African Games.

Cadman, the sole representative for Ghana in the high jump event, attributed his victory to the overwhelming support from the home crowd.

Reflecting on his athletic beginnings in 2018, Cadman reminisced about his dominance in the high jump throughout his school years, despite initial hesitations due to witnessing injuries in the sport.

“I started high jump in 2018

In school, I won inter-school competitions and super-zonal, I dominated the high jump category for 4-5 years.

“I believe we have been trained enough, and if you have good people around you, you shouldn’t be scared about what other people are bringing on board

“My family, friends, people were around that confidence alone