The Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF) has announced the re-appointment of Henry Kwaku Nyanteh Larbi to the International Tennis Federation (ITF) Wheelchair Tennis Committee for the 2026 -2027 term.
Confirmation of his re-appointment on December 4, 2025, makes him the sole African representative on the global committee.
Henry Larbi first joined the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Committee for the 2024–2025 cycle, where he played a key role in shaping development pathways and strengthening wheelchair tennis initiatives.
His re-appointment is seen as a major recognition of both his contributions and Ghana’s growing involvement in inclusive tennis development.
GTF President, Isaac Abe Duah, described the achievement as a proud moment for Ghana and the continent.
“This re-appointment is a significant honour not only for Henry, but for Ghana and the African continent as a whole,” he said. “
Addi g that “his continued presence on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Committee ensures that the voice and aspirations of African wheelchair tennis players and programmes are strongly represented at the highest level.”
The ITF Wheelchair Tennis Committee oversees global wheelchair tennis policies, competition structures, development programmes, and inclusion initiatives. Larbi’s renewed mandate signals the ITF’s confidence in his leadership and dedication.
Reacting to the news, Larbi expressed gratitude and a renewed commitment to advancing the sport.
“I am deeply honoured to be re-appointed to the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Committee. To serve as the only African on this body is both a privilege and a responsibility. I am committed to working with my colleagues to ensure that wheelchair tennis continues to grow in participation, visibility, and opportunity—especially across developing nations and on the African continent.”
Under his leadership, Ghana has increased participation in wheelchair tennis and expanded inclusive sports programmes.
His continued presence on the committee is expected to unlock greater opportunities for Ghanaian and African athletes, including technical support and international exposure.
Mr. Duah reaffirmed GTF’s support for Larbi “The Ghana Tennis Federation will continue to support Henry in his work and leverage his position on the ITF Wheelchair Tennis Committee to enhance wheelchair tennis structures, events, and opportunities in Ghana,” Mr. Duah added.
Henry Kwaku Nyanteh Larbi is currently a PhD candidate in Population and Health at the University of Cape Coast in Ghana.
He holds MSc. Disability Rehabilitation and Development, BSc. Sports and Exercise Sciences.
He is College Principal, Health Tutor, Researcher, a Disability Rehabilitation Professional, Para-sports Administrator, Medical-Surgical Equipment Supplier and Development Consultant.
Henry Larbi is currently the College Principal of the Br Tarcisius Prosthetics and Orthotics Training College Ghana which is a Ministry of Health Ghana Health Training Institution.
His love for the development of Prosthetics and Orthotics (P&O) services has seen the establishment of a National P&O Training School for the Ministry of Health of Ghana.
Mr. Larbi is currently an executive member of “Pan African Prosthetics and Orthotics Schools and Training Institutions”.
He has strong passion for development of Disability (Para) Sports and as such developed and promoted wheelchair tennis in Ghana through the support of International Tennis Federation and the Ghana Tennis Federation.
He is currently the National Coordinator of Ghana Wheelchair Tennis, Executive Member of Confederation of Africa Tennis Wheelchair Tennis Committee and also a Board Member of the National Paralympic Committee of Ghana.
Mr Larbi was part of Ghana’s delegation to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games held in Japan and held the Queen’s Baton for the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games in October 2021.
Source: www.kumasimail.com
