Bawa Fuseini, the president of Ghana Athletics, expressed confidence in the country’s performance at the 13th All African Games, citing the crucial support received from the government as a key factor.

During a media briefing held on Sunday, March 17, 2024, on the sidelines of the ongoing games, Fuseini highlighted the strides made by Ghana’s athletics team, especially in relay events, thanks to government assistance facilitated by the Minister for Youth and Sports.

“This time we have very talented 4×4 athletes. I can’t recall the last time we had such strong contenders, and they will be competing in both men’s 4×4 and mixed relay,” remarked Fuseini.

He underscored the positive influence of government support on the team’s composition and competitiveness.

Fuseini attributed recent government aid for local competitions over the past three years as a significant contributor to improvements across various athletic disciplines.

Furthermore, he commended the government’s dedication to enhancing technical proficiency within the sport, highlighting the successful training of 110 technical officials who passed their exams.

According to Fuseini, this investment in technical assistance and officiating positions Ghana favorably in terms of organizational capacity and operational efficiency.

“With government backing, we have witnessed notable advancements in developing formidable relay teams, high jumpers, and sprinters,” affirmed the Federation president.

During the briefing, the Ministry of Youth and Sports unveiled athletic gear for Team Ghana participating in the 13th All African Games.

Additionally, the Ministry announced welfare packages for athletes based on their performance at the games, with gold medalists receiving $3,000, silver medalists earning $2,000, and bronze medalists rewarded with $1,000.

Furthermore, a per diem of GHS1,000 will be provided for approximately 500 Ghanaian athletes participating in the games.