by Kelly Eric Ehor | Dec 24, 2024 | Athletics, Ghana
Member of Parliament for Okaikwei Central, Patrick Yaw Boamah, has called on the government to reassess its strategy for preparing Ghanaian athletes for the Olympic Games. Speaking in Parliament, he highlighted the need for better training programs to improve the country’s chances of winning more medals.
Boamah expressed concern over Ghana’s underwhelming performance at the Olympics, pointing out that in 72 years of participation, the nation has secured only five medals.
“We need to reevaluate how we train our Olympians and sports personalities to achieve better results in future Olympics,” he stated.
Citing Clement Quartey, Ghana’s first Olympic medalist who won silver in 1952, Boamah lamented that only four additional medals have been earned since then. Ghana’s campaign at the Paris 2024 Olympics ended without any medals, further underscoring the need for urgent reforms.
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Dec 24, 2024 | Athletics, Ghana
Bawah Fuseini, President of Ghana Athletics, has called for increased government support to help Ghana secure a medal at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games. Speaking in an exclusive interview with JoySports, Bawah emphasized that winning an Olympic medal requires long-term preparation, which cannot solely be the responsibility of sports federations.
“Our medal drought has extended to 72 years after the 2024 Paris Olympics, and I am committed to breaking that record,” he stated. “Preparations for LA 2028 should start now, and the government must play a critical role in ensuring the national team is adequately prepared. Leaving this entirely to the federations will not yield results.”
Ghana’s history at the Olympics includes five medals, with four in boxing and one in football. Bawah, elected president in August 2023, is determined to add athletics to the list with the right support.
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Dec 24, 2024 | Ghana, Other Sports
Hamza Luwaa Jibril, Vice President of the Ghana American Football Federation, has expressed optimism about the future of American Football in Ghana. Speaking to Citi Sports during the Flag Football All-Star Game and a watch party for the Philadelphia Eagles vs. Washington Commanders NFL matchup, he highlighted the strides being made to promote the sport.
Flag Football, a non-contact variation of American Football, is set to debut as an Olympic sport at the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Jibril shared the Federation’s ambitious goal of qualifying Ghana for the event and emphasized the growth of the sport locally.
“The sport has a bright future because we’ve been running a program with the NFL in schools. We now have 24 schools involved, and kids who previously knew nothing about American Football are embracing and loving it,” Jibril stated. “Since 2022, we’ve introduced the sport to more than 2,000 boys and girls.”
At the event, Elite United triumphed in the Flag Football All-Star Game, while St. Kizito RC School claimed victory in the Under-14 competition.
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Dec 24, 2024 | Athletics, Ghana
The highly anticipated third edition of the Ghana Junior Olympics will take place on December 26, 2024, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Legon.
Special guest, Ghana’s 100m record holder Benjamin Azamati, will honor the event with his presence. Young athletes from various age categories will compete in thrilling events such as the 100m sprint, 4x100m relay, long jump, and more.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to witness the future of Ghanaian athletics in action.
by Kelly Eric Ehor | Dec 24, 2024 | Ghana, Other Sports
President of the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC), Samson Deen, has been nominated for the coveted Sports Personality of the Year Award at the forthcoming Metro Sports Awards.
This nomination recognizes his outstanding contributions to sports development in Ghana and across Africa. As president of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) of Ghana, Mr. Deen has been instrumental in advancing para-sports, elevating the sector both locally and continentally.
The highly anticipated awards ceremony is set for January next year and is expected to attract Ghana’s top sports figures. Other prominent nominees vying for the prestigious title include Dr. Kwame Kyei, owner of Nations FC; Herbert Mensah, president of the Ghana Rugby Association; and Karim Zito, coach of Dreams FC.
Samson Deen’s remarkable achievements include spearheading the inaugural African Para Games in September 2023 in Accra, Ghana—a historic milestone for para-sports on the continent. His visionary and selfless leadership has earned him widespread admiration, with many journalists and sports enthusiasts advocating for him to become Ghana’s next Sports Minister under the NDC government.
Winning the Sports Personality of the Year Award would further solidify Deen’s legacy as a transformative leader in African sports and a champion of inclusivity and excellence.
