Ghana has 16 athletes representing the nation at the

The team had their final training session on Thursday as they fine-tuned months and weeks of practice in a bid to win some medals for Ghana.

The 16 athletes representing Ghana were present at Friday’s opening ceremony where they wowed with their fashion style.

Here are the names of the athletes who will be representing Ghana and what sport they will be participating in at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games:

Abdul Wahid Omar – Boxer

John Ampomah - Javelin Thrower

Szandra Szögedi – Judoka

Akua Obeng-Akrofi - Relay Team

Beatrice Gyaman - Relay Team

Dorcas Gyimah - Relay Team

Gemma Acheampong - Relay Team

Persis William-Mensah - Relay Team

Alex Amankwah – Sprinter

Emmanuel Dasor – Sprinter

Flings Owusu-Agyapong – Sprinter

Janet Amponsah – Sprinter

Sean Safo-Antwi – Sprinter

Abeiku Jackson – Swimmer

Kaya Forson – Swimmer

Christian Amoah - Weightlifter