The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has affirmed Ghana’s commitment to capitalize on the remarkable achievements of Team Ghana during the recent African Games, held in the country.

Team Ghana clinched an unprecedented 69 medals at the Games, marking the nation’s most substantial medal tally at any multi-sports event since gaining independence.

Addressing attendees at the Games’ closing ceremony, Mustapha Ussif highlighted the consistent progress of Team Ghana in recent competitions. He emphasized the potential for further advancement in Ghanaian sports, with the newly constructed facilities from the Games poised to play a pivotal role.

“We are determined to leverage the unprecedented success attained by Team Ghana during these Games,” he declared. “This edition stands as our most triumphant African Games to date, measured by the sheer number of medals secured. Prior to this, Ghana showcased its prowess at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, and notably ended a three-decade Olympic medal drought in Tokyo.”

“The legacy of these Games extends far beyond mere sporting achievements. The state-of-the-art, multi-purpose infrastructure erected at the University of Ghana and Borteyman will significantly catalyze our sports development efforts,” he continued.

“Never before in our nation’s history have we possessed such world-class sports facilities capable of accommodating multiple disciplines. Thanks to the 13th African Games, Accra 2023, driven by the visionary leadership of President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo and the unwavering support of our government, Ghana now boasts these cutting-edge facilities.”

“This marks a transformative moment. When combined with the regional multi-purpose sports stadiums currently under construction across the country, our sports landscape is poised for an unprecedented evolution.