Representatives from the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the French Embassy in Ghana recently convened to finalize plans for Ghana’s participation in the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games.

The discussions encompassed a range of topics, including preparations for the forthcoming Africa Games, the proposed pre-Games training camp for Ghanaian athletes in Strasbourg, French government assistance for sports development, and future collaborative efforts between the GOC and the French embassy.

Mr. Julien Lecas, Head of the Cultural and Cooperation Department at the French Embassy, reiterated the embassy’s commitment to supporting Team Ghana in their journey towards the Olympic Games, including athletes participating in the Africa Games.

“As 2024 is dedicated to sports, the embassy will collaborate closely with you to ensure Team Ghana receives the necessary support to excel at the Olympic Games,” he affirmed.

President Ben Nunoo Mensah of the Ghana Olympic Committee emphasized the significance of the Africa Games as a crucial opportunity for Ghanaian athletes to secure berths at the Olympic Games. He highlighted the presence of eight Olympic qualification events across various sports.

Addressing the plans for the Ghanaian contingent at the Olympic Games, Mr. Isaac Duah, Chef de Mission for Paris 2024 at the GOC, assured that preparations in Strasbourg are well underway to provide optimal accommodations for Team Ghana.