Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), has assured Ghanaians that the athletes representing the country at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are focused and eager to perform at their best.

In an interview with Mr. Kwabena Yeboah on Sports Highlights, Mr. Nunoo Mensah addressed recent media reports claiming that athletes in Strasbourg were demanding money from authorities. He clarified, “This is not a time for thinking about money; everything will be sorted by the government.”

He emphasized that he is in regular contact with the team and the Chef de Mission (CDM), keeping him informed about their excellent training conditions.

Ghana will participate in swimming and track and field events at the Paris 2024 Games. The opening ceremony on July 26 will feature a unique parade on the river, with heightened security measures in place.

Mr. Nunoo Mensah also announced that Ghana will have a platform at the Paris Africa Village, where artists like Sarkodie, King Promise, and Kofi Kinata will perform, showcasing Ghanaian culture.

He noted that approximately 16 million people from around the world will be in Paris for the Olympics. He also highlighted other athletes to watch, including Nigerian sprinter Tobi Amusan, Ugandan long-distance runners, and the Jamaican sprint team.

The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature 206 countries competing in 329 events across 32 sports disciplines, with a total of 10,714 athletes participating.

On a legacy project, Mr. Nunoo Mensah mentioned that the Olympic Museum in Accra is being furnished with memorable items to attract sports and history students.