Ghana Military Academy Recognizes Azumah Nelson and Others for Boxing Excellence
The Ghana Military Academy (GMA) recently paid homage to the legendary boxer Azumah Nelson, honoring his remarkable achievements and contributions to the sport of boxing in Ghana. The ceremony also celebrated Deputy Superintendent of Immigration Benard Quartey during...
Delays in Athlete Bonuses: MP Expresses Concern
Wisdom Mensah Woyome, the Ranking Member on the Sports Committee in Ghana's Parliament, has voiced his confusion regarding the delayed payment of bonuses to athletes who excelled at the 2023 African Games. Representing the South Tongu Constituency, Woyome has joined...
Hope in Motion: The Olympic Refugee Team’s Journey to Paris
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) recently revealed its largest refugee team ever to compete in the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris, less than two months away. This announcement brought immense joy to the 36 athletes from 11 different countries, representing a...
Paris Unveils Massive Water Storage Basin to Purify River Seine for Olympic Swimming
French authorities celebrated the inauguration of a vast water storage basin on Thursday, designed to enhance the cleanliness of the River Seine, chosen as the venue for marathon swimming at the upcoming Paris Games, as well as the swimming portion of the Olympic and...
Remembering “The Rose of Soweto”: South African Boxing Icon Dingaan Thobela Passes Away at 57
South Africans and boxing enthusiasts mourn the loss of Dingaan Thobela, the renowned boxing figure known as "The Rose of Soweto," who passed away at the age of 57. Thobela, whose roots traced back to Soweto, Johannesburg, breathed his last in his apartment after a...
Generational Bout: Azumah Nelson and Son Headline EU Diplomatic Boxing Event on May 4
Legendary boxer Azumah Nelson is set to grace the ring once again, this time alongside his son, Dalvin, in a thrilling exhibition match against the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly. Scheduled for May 4 at the Bukom Boxing Arena, this event, titled...
African Games Medalists Demand Unpaid Bonuses
Medalists from the 2023 African Games are expressing frustration with the Ministry of Youth and Sports over unpaid bonuses from the continental competition. Winifred Ntumi, Ghana's gold medalist in weightlifting at the Games, has revealed that she and other medalists...
Ghanaian Boxers Prepare for Olympic 2024 Qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand
Ahead of the upcoming Olympic 2024 qualifiers in Bangkok, Thailand, Team Ghana is gearing up with high hopes for success. Led by Ornella Sathoud, a US-based middleweight boxer, the team consists of six men and one woman. Mr. Joojo Ephson, the PRO of GBF, emphasized...
Emerging Talent Challenges Seasoned Boxer in June 15 Showdown
An electrifying super-lightweight showdown is set to ignite the Bukom Boxing Arena on June 15 as seasoned lightweight boxer Michael 'One Bullet' Ansah faces off against emerging talent Derrick Quaye on an electrifying night of fisticuffs. The eagerly anticipated...
Diplo Rumble: Azumah Nelson to Face EU Ambassador in Boxing Match
In an unprecedented display of sports diplomacy, boxing legend Azumah Nelson is gearing up to square off against the European Union Ambassador to Ghana, Irchad Razaaly, in an exhibition match scheduled for May 4 at the Bukom Boxing Arena. The highly anticipated event,...