The 28th edition of the Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games commenced at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) on Monday, emphasizing the need for increased investment in university sports infrastructure.

Key Highlights:

Opening Ceremony: The Vice-Chancellor of UCC, Professor Johnson Nyarko Boampong, inaugurated the event, urging stakeholders and the government to prioritize university sports infrastructure for national development.

Theme: “Repositioning University Sports for National Development.”

Participants: Athletes from 16 universities, including UCC, KNUST, UG, UPSA, UEW, UMaT, and others, are competing in the 15-day sports festival.

Events: The games feature athletics, beach volleyball, handball, hockey, football, basketball, tennis, table tennis, badminton, goalball, and netball.

Significance: Organizers and stakeholders highlighted the role of university sports in fostering unity, developing talent, and driving socio-economic growth.

Torch Lighting: Professor Boampong lit the ceremonial torch, symbolizing the official opening of the games.


The President of GUSA, Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko, stressed that university sports extend beyond competition, contributing to character building, teamwork, and socio-economic development. He celebrated past successes, such as a UCC student’s historic gold medal in high jump at the World University Games, as evidence of the global potential of Ghanaian athletes.

The Local Organizing Committee Chairperson, Professor Rosemond Boohene, encouraged athletes to compete fairly while upholding sportsmanship and building relationships during the games.