by Silas Boahene | Jul 16, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Other Sports
The second edition of the Channel One TV National Swimming Championship concluded with the Legon Sharks emerging as the overall winners. Held at the Borteyman Sports Complex, the 2024 championship saw over 150 swimmers from eight clubs across Ghana compete in various age categories: Under 10, Under 13, and 14 and over.
Over the two days of intense competition, the Legon Sharks delivered outstanding performances, winning a total of 179 medals. This achievement knocked the 2023 champions, Marlins Swim Club, to third place. Marlins Swim Club, with a smaller team this year, won 137 medals. GH Dolphins secured second place with a combined total of 170 medals from both male and female competitors.
The Legon Sharks were awarded Best Male Team, with Marlins and Aquatic Masters placing second and third, respectively. In the female category, GH Dolphins claimed the top spot, followed by Marlins and Aquatic Masters.
The event was attended by notable figures, including 2023 African Games LOC Chairman, Dr. Ofosu Asare, and Ghana Swimming Association President, Delphina Quaye.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 16, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, Other Sports
President of the Ghana Swimming Association, Delphina Quaye, expressed strong optimism about the future of swimming in Ghana. She shared her views during an interview with Channel One Sports on the final day of the second edition of the Channel One TV National Swimming Championship.
Held on July 13 and 14 at the Borteyman Sports Complex, this year’s competition saw over 150 swimmers from eight clubs across Ghana. Delphina Quaye was particularly impressed with the performances of the young swimmers, some as young as eight years old.
“There is hope for the Association. Seeing these young swimmers perform at this age shows we have a promising future. As they continue to grow and train until they are 18 or 20 years old, we will develop even better swimmers than we see now,” Quaye remarked.
The Legon Sharks emerged as the top performers, replacing last year’s champions, Marlins Swim Club.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 16, 2024 | Africa, Europe, Ghana, International, Soccer
Ghanaian winger Ibrahim Osman is confident that he can replicate the success of former Right to Dream Academy player Simon Adingra at Brighton & Hove Albion. Osman expressed this belief during his unveiling as a Brighton player, a move finalized in January.
In his first interview, Osman discussed the factors that led him to choose Brighton over other interested clubs. Following in the footsteps of his former academy teammate, Adingra, who won the 2023 AFCON with CĂ´te d’Ivoire and has become a key player at Brighton, Osman feels inspired to achieve similar success.
“The style of play here is similar to FC Nordsjaelland, so Simon just told me to be the same player I was there. He has really inspired me during the AFCON and with his performances in the Premier League. If he can do it, then I’m confident I can do the same,” Osman said.
Osman joins a team with a strong lineup of wingers, including Kaoru Mitoma and Yankuba Minteh.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 16, 2024 | Africa, Ghana, International, Other Sports
President of the Ghana Swimming Association, Delphina Quaye, has outlined the association’s ambitious goal to dominate Zone 2, encompassing West and Central African nations, and then progress to the African and global stages.
In an interview with Channel One Sports during the Channel One TV National Swimming Championship at the Borteyman Sports Complex on July 13 and 14, Quaye expressed optimism about Ghana’s future in swimming. The two-day competition concluded with Legon Sharks emerging as the overall best team, surpassing GH Dolphins and last year’s winners, Marlins Swim Club.
“We are happy to see progress,” Quaye said. “Our first goal is to conquer Zone 2, which includes West and Central Africa. Leading our zone will be a significant achievement, allowing us to aim for success across Africa and eventually on the world stage.”
Quaye highlighted the promising results and the potential of young swimmers, emphasizing the long-term prospects for Ghana’s swimming future.
by Silas Boahene | Jul 16, 2024 | Africa, Athletics, Ghana, International, Other Sports
Sprinter Joseph Paul Amoah has been selected as the captain and flagbearer for Team Ghana at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Amoah will compete in the men’s 4x100m relay in Track & Field.
Currently, Team Ghana is in Strasbourg, completing their final preparations before moving to the Olympic Village in Paris on July 21, 2024. The Paris 2024 Olympic Games commence on July 26, and Team Ghana is determined to showcase their skills and make their nation proud.
President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah, is optimistic about improving on the achievements at Tokyo 2020, where Ghana won a bronze medal in boxing.
Sports Journalist Ben Willie Graham, a member of the GOC Communications Team, is in France as the Press Attaché for Team Ghana, providing exclusive coverage and updates.
