The Commander Army Training Command (ATRAC), Brigadier General (Brig Gen) Joshua Amanor, has urged officer cadets of the Ghana Military Academy (GMA) to maintain peak physical fitness and discipline.

He was speaking as the Guest of Honour for the senior steeplechase competition of Regular Career Course (RCC) 64 and Short Service Commission/Special Duties (SSC/SD) 65, held at the Physical Training Grounds of the Academy on Thursday 4 December 2025.

Brig Gen Amanor described the annual steeplechase as one of the most important events on the training calendar of the Academy, emphasising its role in building stamina, mental resilience, teamwork and esprit de corps among future officers.

He commended all participants for their determination and fitness displayed, noting that their performance reflected the hard work of instructors.
“This competition has demonstrated the need for leaders to be physically fit and mentally alert,” he added.
The Commander ATRAC further applauded Abyssinia Company, winners of the competition. He also congratulated some cadets for their outstanding performance throughout the12-kilometre steeplechase competition which took the cadets through rugged terrain and a variety of obstacles designed to challenge their stamina and mental toughness.

Awards were presented to individuals who distinguished themselves in the competition. Senior Cadet Leh Kwame won the overall best runner award, Senior Cadet Nakoja Magyam Esther, received the best female runner award whilst Senior Cadet Tabre Joseph and Naval Cadet Amexo Frank won the 1st runner up and the 2nd runner up awards respectively.