In what has formed a major debacle in the public domain, a Ghanaian delegate is said to be among the reported missing athletes and delegates after the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.
In a shocking disclosure, the UK police said the number of missing persons has risen to 17, which includes 13 athletes and four others who were with individual teams.
It was gathered that out of the 17 persons who went missing, eight have been found with the remaining ones still unaccounted for.
Reports have it that the others who are yet to be seen include a Ghanaian, with five others from the Sri Lankan squad.
It was reported that both a competitor from Botswana and a competitor from Cameroon vanished, but both have since been located.
Police and immigration officials are collaborating to assure the wellbeing and safety of everyone who has been found.
Speaking with newsmen, a force spokesperson, said: “We’ve received a total of 17 missing people reports from visiting Commonwealth Games delegations – 13 competitors and four other delegation members. Of those, nine have since been found and eight remain outstanding.
“We’re making enquiries alongside immigration officials to ensure they are safe and well.”
Records have it this is not the first time a Ghanaian athlete or delegate has gone missing after the Commonwealth Games.
It could be recalled that during the 2018 games in Australia, two athletes were confirmed by the Badminton Association of Ghana to have ran away from camp as they did not return with the contingent.
Historically, Gifty Mensah and Stella Amasah were the athletes who went missing after the Australia Games.
