Bawah Fuseini, the President of Ghana Athletics, has called on the government to renovate the El Wak Sports Stadium, which has fallen into a state of disrepair.

Once a central venue for athletics and sports events, the stadium can no longer host competitions, such as the Security Services Sports Association (SESSA) Games, due to the poor condition of its tracks.

During the launch of the 2024 SESSA Games, Fuseini expressed his disappointment over the necessity to relocate the event to the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, placing additional strain on its top-notch athletics tracks.

He stated, “We ask ourselves, why aren’t we hosting this at El Wak? It’s because of the track’s condition. We are appealing to the government, through our board chairman and Acting Director General, Seth Panwun Boyoyo, to renovate El Wak and other facilities nationwide. This will relieve pressure on the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, allowing its world-class tracks to be reserved for international competitions while using El Wak and other stadiums for domestic events.”

Fuseini further underscored the significance of renovating El Wak and other sports facilities to enhance the development of athletics and various sports disciplines throughout the country. “We appeal to the Ministry and the government to refurbish El Wak’s tracks, which serve as a hub for athletics and SESSA among security services. Renovating it will greatly boost athletics and sports development across the nation, as SESSA includes several disciplines beyond athletics,” he added.

This call for renovations comes at a crucial time when Ghana’s athletic infrastructure requires upgrades to meet international standards and provide athletes with sufficient facilities for training and competition.