Ghana made its Olympic debut in 1952 in Helsinki, becoming the first African nation south of the Sahara to participate in the Olympics. The country has since competed in numerous Summer Games, excelling particularly in boxing and football.

One of Ghana's most notable Olympic achievements came in 1992 when they reached the semifinals and eventually secured a historic bronze medal. In athletics, sprinter Aziz Zakari gained attention in the 2000 Sydney Games, where he reached the finals in the 100 meters.

The nation has won a total of five medals: three bronze in boxing, one bronze in football and one silver in boxing.

Despite challenges, including funding and training facilities, Ghana continues to inspire through its athletes, showcasing a rich sporting culture. The nation's Olympic journey reflects its resilience and determination, embodying the spirit of competition on the world stage.

Clement Quartey was Ghana’s first-ever Olympic medallist. During the 1960 Olympics in Rome, he secured a silver medal in the men's Light Welterweight (63.5kg) category.

In his run to the medal zone, he defeated Romania’s Mohamed Boubekeur, Iraq’s Khalid Al-Karkhi, South Korea’s Kim Deuk-Bong and had a walkover over Marian Kasprzyk before losing to Czechoslovakia’s Bohumil Nemecek in the final.