| Ghana at the 2004 Summer Olympics | |
|---|---|
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| IOC code | GHA |
| NOC | Ghana Olympic Committee |
| in Athens | |
| Competitors | 28 in 2 sports |
| Flag bearer | Andrew Owusu |
| Medals |
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| Summer Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Ghana competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece from 13 to 29 August 2004.
Ghanaian athletes achieved qualifying standards in the following athletics events (up to a maximum of 3 athletes in each event at the 'A' Standard, and 1 at the 'B' Standard). [1] [2]
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Leonard Myles-Mills | 100 m | 10.21 | 3 Q | 10.18 | 3 Q | 10.22 | 6 | did not advance | |
| Eric Nkansah | 10.54 | 6 | did not advance | ||||||
| Christian Nsiah | 200 m | 21.06 | 6 | did not advance | |||||
| Aziz Zakari | 100 m | 10.19 | 2 Q | 10.02 | 1 Q | 10.11 | 3 Q | DNF | |
| Tanko Braimah Leonard Myles-Mills Christian Nsiah Aziz Zakari | 4 × 100 m relay | 38.88 | 6 | — | did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | Qualification | Final | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distance | Position | Distance | Position | ||
| Ignisious Gaisah | Long jump | 8.05 | 12 q | 8.24 | 6 |
| Andrew Owusu | Triple jump | 16.64 | 19 | did not advance | |
| Athlete | Event | Heat | Quarterfinal | Semifinal | Final | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | Result | Rank | ||
| Vida Anim | 100 m | 11.14 | 1 Q | DNF | did not advance | ||||
| Akosua Serwaa | 800 m | 2:03.96 | 5 | — | did not advance | ||||
| Athlete | Event | 100H | HJ | SP | 200 m | LJ | JT | 800 m | Final | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Simpson | Result | 13.56 | 1.79 | 12.41 | 24.62 | 6.02 | 53.32 | 2:17.72 | 6253 | 9 |
| Points | 1041 | 966 | 688 | 922 | 856 | 925 | 856 |
Ghana qualified a team to compete in men's football. [3]
The following is the Ghanaian squad in the men's football tournament of the 2004 Summer Olympics. [4]
Head coach: 
Mariano Barreto
| No. | Pos. | Player | Date of birth (age) | Caps | Goals | 2004 club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GK | George Owu | 17 June 1982 (aged 22) | 0 | 0 |  Asante Kotoko |
| 2 | MF | Nasir Lamine | 7 February 1985 (aged 19) | 0 | 0 | Ashanti Gold |
| 3 | FW | Baffour Gyan* | 2 July 1980 (aged 24) | 0 | 0 |  Dynamo Moscow |
| 4 | DF | Emmanuel Osei | 23 May 1982 (aged 22) | 0 | 0 |  Akçaabat Sebatspor |
| 5 | DF | John Mensah | 29 November 1982 (aged 21) | 0 | 0 |  Chievo Verona |
| 6 | DF | Emmanuel Pappoe | 3 March 1981 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 |  F.C. Ashdod |
| 7 | MF | Abubakari Yahuza | 8 August 1983 (aged 21) | 0 | 0 | King Faisal Babes |
| 8 | FW | Charles Asampong Taylor | 17 June 1981 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Asante Kotoko |
| 9 | FW | Kwadwo Poku | 5 May 1985 (aged 19) | 0 | 0 |  Midtjylland |
| 10 | MF | Stephen Appiah | 24 December 1980 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Juventus |
| 11 | DF | Patrick Villars | 21 May 1984 (aged 20) | 0 | 0 | Maccabi Petah Tikva |
| 12 | FW | Asamoah Gyan | 22 November 1985 (aged 18) | 0 | 0 | Udinese |
| 13 | MF | Razak Pimpong | 30 December 1982 (aged 21) | 0 | 0 | Midtjylland |
| 14 | DF | John Paintsil | 15 June 1981 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Maccabi Tel Aviv |
| 15 | DF | Daniel Coleman | 1 January 1984 (aged 20) | 0 | 0 | Hearts of Oak |
| 16 | FW | William Kwabena Tiero | 3 December 1980 (aged 23) | 0 | 0 | Asante Kotoko |
| 17 | MF | Yussif Chibsah | 30 December 1983 (aged 20) | 0 | 0 | Asante Kotoko |
| 18 | GK | Mohammed Alhassan | 9 January 1984 (aged 20) | 0 | 0 | Asante Kotoko |
* Over-aged player.
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Paraguay | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | +1 | 6 | Qualified for the quarterfinals |
| 2 | Italy | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | |
| 4 |  Japan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 7 | −1 | 3 |
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Portugal competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. Portuguese athletes have competed at every Summer Olympic Games in the modern era since 1912. The Olympic Committee of Portugal sent the nation's second-largest team to the Games. A total of 81 athletes, 64 men and 17 women, were selected by the committee to participate in 15 sports. Men's football was the only team-based sport in which Portugal had its representation at these Games. There was only a single competitor in badminton, canoeing, equestrian, artistic and trampoline gymnastics, triathlon, and wrestling, which made its official Olympic comeback after an eight-year absence.
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Germany competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's fourth consecutive appearance at the Summer Olympics after its reunification in 1990. The German Olympic Sports Confederation sent the nation's second largest delegation to the Games since its reunification. A total of 441 athletes, 250 men and 191 women, competed in 27 sports, and were nominated by DOSB at four occasions.
Mexico competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's twentieth appearance at the Olympics, since its debut in 1900. Comité Olímpico Mexicano sent the nation's largest delegation to the Games since 1992. A total of 109 athletes, 59 men and 50 women, competed in 20 sports. Football was the only team-based sport in which Mexico had its representation in these Olympic Games. There was only a single competitor in fencing, shooting, and weightlifting.
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South Korea competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's fourteenth appearance at the Olympics, attending every Summer Olympics held during the country's existence up to that point with the exception of the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of its support for the United States-led boycott. The Korean Olympic Committee sent the nation's smallest delegation to the Games since 1992. A total of 264 athletes, 145 men and 119 women, competed in 25 sports.
Sweden competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This nation has competed at every Summer Olympic Games in the modern era, except for the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis. The Swedish Olympic Committee sent the nation's smallest team to the Games since the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. A total of 115 athletes, 62 men and 53 women, competed only in 20 different sports. Women's football was the only team-based sport in which Sweden had its representation at these Games. There was only a single competitor in boxing, diving, artistic gymnastics, judo, modern pentathlon, and rowing.
Brazil competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's nineteenth appearance at the Summer Olympics, excluding the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam. The Brazilian Olympic Committee sent the nation's largest ever delegation in history to the Games. A total of 243 athletes, 124 men and 119 women, competed in 24 sports.
Argentina competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's twenty-first appearance at the Olympic Games, except for three different editions. Argentina did not attend the 1904 Summer Olympics in St. Louis, the 1912 Summer Olympics in Stockholm, and the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, because of its support for the United States-led boycott. The sailor Carlos Espínola was the nation's flag bearer at the opening ceremony. 152 competitors, 106 men and 46 women, took part in 86 events in 22 sports.
Paraguay competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's ninth appearance at the Olympics, except the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of its partial support to the United States boycott.
Nigeria competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's thirteenth appearance at the Olympics, except the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal, because of the African boycott. Nigerian Olympic Committee sent a total of 72 athletes, 24 men and 48 women, to the Games to compete in 10 sports. For the first time in its Olympic history, Nigeria was represented by more female than male athletes. Women's basketball and women's football were the only team-based sports in which Nigeria had its representation at these Games. There was only a single competitor in men's freestyle wrestling.
Serbia and Montenegro competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. Previously known as the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, this was the nation's third and last joint appearance at the Summer Olympics before Serbia and Montenegro became separated independent states in 2006. The Olympic Committee of Serbia and Montenegro sent a total of 85 athletes to the Games, 78 men and 7 women, to compete in 14 sports. Men's basketball, football, volleyball, and water polo were the only team-based sports in which Serbia and Montenegro had its representation at these Games. There was only a single competitor in road cycling, judo, tennis, and wrestling.
Tunisia competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's eleventh appearance at the Olympics, except the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow because of its partial support to the United States boycott.
Iraq competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004.
Mali competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004.
Morocco competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, from 13 to 29 August 2004. This was the nation's eleventh appearance at the Olympics, except the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, because of its partial support to the United States boycott.
The United States of America (USA) competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. 533 competitors, 279 men and 254 women, took part in 254 events in 31 sports.
