BIOGRAPHY
About
Joseph Okpoti — From Athlete & Pharmacist to Faith-Filled Writer
Hello, I’m Joseph — a former national shot put and Taekwondo champion from Ghana, a community pharmacist in the United Kingdom, and now a Christian author and writer, committed to exploring how faith, health, and sports intersect to shape a purposeful and balanced life.
For over four decades, I pursued a part-time competitive sporting career, earning national and regional honour’s. Highlights of this journey include:
Gold Medal – National Taekwondo Heavyweight Division
Gold Medal – National Games in Shot Put
Gold Medal – West Africa University Games (WAUG) in Shot Put
Now retired from competition, I channel the lessons I’ve learned in sport, health, and faith into writing — helping others nurture their physical, mental, and spiritual well-being.
A Life of Learning & Growth
I hold a Pharmacy degree from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) in Ghana, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Pharmacy from Aston University, Birmingham, UK. My academic journey also includes two master’s degrees:
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International Relations — University of Ghana, Legon
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Social Research (Specialism in Sports and Politics) — Warwick University, Coventry, UK
I live in the beautiful city of Coventry with my best friend and wife, Marguerite, and I am an active member of Miracle Life Gospel Church, where I cherish every opportunity to encourage and uplift those around me.
God’s Place in My Life
The Bible teaches that “without faith it is impossible to please God.” That truth has shaped my journey.
Looking back over five decades of life, I see God’s faithful hand at every stage — shaping my character, guiding my decisions, and strengthening me through challenges. Whether as a husband, father, athlete, or pharmacist, I’ve learned to live with humility, gratitude, and a commitment to represent God’s love in every relationship.
My career in sports was deeply influenced by my faith. The discipline, sacrifice, and resilience that athletics demanded taught me how to trust God — even through failure and adversity.
A New Chapter: Writing for Purpose
With my experiences in health, sports, and faith, I now focus on writing to inspire and empower others to live intentionally and holistically.
Through this website, I share:
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Health wisdom rooted in experience
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Spiritual reflections grounded in Scripture
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Stories from sport and life
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Faith-based insights for purposeful living
If you seek to strengthen your body, mind, and spirit while walking closely with God, you’re in the right place. Welcome!
