Olympics President Pays Emotional Tribute to Ghana's First Boxing Medalist Ike Quartey
- Thomas Bach, the President of the International Olympic Committee, has offered a heartfelt tribute to Clement Ike Quartey
- Ike Quartey is an iconic Ghanaian boxer and the first from his country to win an Olympic boxing medal
- Quartey, who passed away at age 84, had a significant impact on Ghanaian sports, leaving behind a lasting legacy in both amateur and professional boxing
PAY ATTENTION: NOW You can COMMENT on our articles on the YEN website! Learn how to get started.
International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has honoured the late Clement Ike Quartey, Ghana’s first Olympic boxing medalist, with an emotional tribute following the boxing legend’s passing.
Quartey, who died at age 84 on November 2, 2024, in the United Kingdom, is remembered as a trailblazer for Ghanaian boxing and a hero for Ghana’s Olympic history.
Source: Getty Images
He had a significant impact on Ghanaian sports, leaving behind a lasting legacy in both amateur and professional boxing.
According to Modern Ghana, Quartey carved out an illustrious boxing career both professionally and on the Olympic stage.
He represented Ghana in the men’s light welterweight division at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome, where he secured a silver medal—the first Olympic boxing medal for his country.
This achievement not only made him a national icon but also helped inspire future generations of Ghanaian athletes.
The boxing community continues to celebrate his impact on Ghana’s sporting heritage and his place in Olympic history.
IOC President pays tribute to Quartey
During a round-table discussion with AIPS Young Reporters, the President of the IOC, Bach, offered a heartfelt tribute to Quartey for his influence on the sport and the Olympic community.
"Accept all our sympathy for the passing of a great Olympian. We're all sending our thoughts with our fellow Olympians across the globe to such an outstanding Olympian for his passing which touches all our hearts.
"We want to convey all our sympathies to his family, friends and the Olympic community in Ghana."
Clement Ike Quartey, the elder brother of former welterweight champion Ike “Bazooka” Quartey, passed away at 86 in London.
Quartey's career was marked by both Olympic glory and achievements across weight classes, earning him a special place in Ghanaian sports history and a legacy that has inspired countless boxers worldwide.
Adesanya loses stake on Joshua
YEN.com.gh earlier reported that UFC fighter, Israel Adesanya, staked $10,000 on his prediction that Joshua would win the fight.
Adesanya backed compatriot Joshua to win the fight between the 10th and 12th rounds.
He shared a photo of him and Joshua and a screenshot of his stake, while his caption is one that invokes a Yoruba deity, Ògún, the god of iron, to settle the beef in the fight.
New feature: Сheck out news that is picked for YOU ➡️ click on “Recommended for you” and enjoy!
Source: YEN.com.gh
