Ghana, a West African nation, lies on the Gulf of Guinea and is surrounded by the Ivory Coast, Burkino Faso and Togo. Ghana have been a regular force in the Commonwealth Games since 1954, missing only the 1986 Games in Edinburgh.

Ghanaian decathlete Atsu Nyamadi competing in the shot put at the 2014 Commonwealth GamesGhanaian decathlete Atsu Nyamadi competing in the shot put at the 2014 Commonwealth Games

Trivia

  • The Republic of Ghana was formerly known as the Gold Coast.
  • Ghana became a member of the Commonwealth in 1957.
  • Only at their debut Games in 1954 and at the 1982 event in Brisbane have they failed to win any medals.
  • At the 1966 Games in Jamacia, Ghana had their biggest haul of medals with five golds.