Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong is the first Ghanaian to qualify for the Winter Olympics.
Kwame, known as The Snow Leopard, first skied just over six years ago when he got a job as a receptionist at a snow centre in the UK.
Two years later he skied for the first time outdoors on a real mountain in Val D’Isere, France. His talent shone through in some indoor races and that natural skill subsequently took him to competing in FIS races in Europe and ultimately Olympic qualification.
However, his quest for Olympic glory has been far from easy with limited funds and the nagging concern about the cost of actually competing at an Olympic games.
That's where Paddy Power came in. The Irish bookie loves an underdog. Not only are they offering Kwame financial support but they're also urging people to get behind him and help get Ghana to gold!
Kwame, known as The Snow Leopard, first skied just over six years ago when he got a job as a receptionist at a snow centre in the UK.
Two years later he skied for the first time outdoors on a real mountain in Val D’Isere, France. His talent shone through in some indoor races and that natural skill subsequently took him to competing in FIS races in Europe and ultimately Olympic qualification.
However, his quest for Olympic glory has been far from easy with limited funds and the nagging concern about the cost of actually competing at an Olympic games.
That's where Paddy Power came in. The Irish bookie loves an underdog. Not only are they offering Kwame financial support but they're also urging people to get behind him and help get Ghana to gold!
