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Ghana to host 2026 Commonwealth Games? – Sports minister reveals plans
Ghana’s Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has revealed the nation’s intention to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, seizing the opportunity following the withdrawal of initial host candidates. With the successful hosting of the 2023 African Games under its belt, Ghana is poised to extend its hospitality to other member states of the Commonwealth. […]
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Ghana Christian High International School tops all at 2024 Dunkfest
Ghana Christian High International School (GCHIS) demonstrated brilliance in the just-ended Dunkfest at the Association International School (AIS), Airport in Accra. The school emerged tops in both the boys and girls categories in an event which saw boxing greats professor Azumah Nelson, Joseph King Kong Agbeko, former IBF Bantamweight champion, Lebanese Ambassador to Ghana and […]
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African Games: Volunteers to receive GHC 1,000 each following protests over unpaid stipends
The Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2023 African Games has yielded to pressure from volunteers and agreed to pay them an allowance of GHC 1,000.00 each. This decision comes in response to fervent protests by volunteers who were left unpaid following the conclusion of the continental event. The volunteers, numbering over 1,000, had generously […]
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Ghana eSports Federation inaugurated by National Sports Authority
Following approval and recognition by the National Sports Authority, the Ghana eSports Federation was legally inaugurated in Accra as the only organization responsible for overseeing eSports in Ghana. Ben Nunoo Mensah, the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), officials from the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS) and the National Sports Authority (NSA) graced […]
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Education and business: how Russia and Ghana can help each other grow
In the past few years, the whole world has faced changes – or one might even say structural shifts – in the economy, society, logistics and other areas. The new state of business relationships require completely different approaches and business decisions. Global challenges have forced different countries to implement projects and initiatives that would allow […]
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African Games: Sports Ministry to address financial demands of volunteers
Juliana Addo-Yobo, the director responsible for volunteers at the 13th African Games, has assured that the Ministry of Sports is actively working to resolve the issue of unpaid volunteers for the event. Volunteers expressed agitation on Tuesday over the alleged failure of authorities to fulfill promises of compensation made before the competition. They claim they […]
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African Games: Local Organising Committee admits subpar preparations
Dr Kwaku Ofosu Asare, chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the recently concluded 2023 African Games, has conceded that Ghana could have better prepared its athletes for the competition, potentially leading to even greater success in the medal tally. Despite Ghana’s commendable achievement of securing 68 medals at the games, including 19 gold, 29 […]
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2023 African Games: Key takeaways from 13th edition
A colorful ceremony was held on March 23 to bring the 13th African Games to a befitting end. It had been three weeks of drama, cheers, and new records broken as Ghanaians and other Africans witnessed back-to-back showdowns in Accra and Cape Coast. About 5000 athletes from 50 countries competed in 29 disciplines; a record […]
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From setbacks to success: 2023 African Games captivates nation’s heart
When the announcement of Ghana hosting the African Games hit the airwaves, there were many questions. The major one was “Can Ghana do it?” and so it began. The opening ceremony was colourful, a rich cocktail of Ghana’s heritage and pride. Ghana had opened its doors and welcomed 5000 athletes who had come to compete […]
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15-year old Phildaus living dream life after African games triumph
At the tender age of 15, Phildaus Bukari Kyere is already an African games medalist which he won in the 13th edition of the prestigious games hosted by Ghana. It all started for Phildaus when she scouted during a tour by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation during her days at Kweikuma M.A JHS in 2023. The […]
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Akufo-Addo: African Games facilities to anchor sports university
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has assured Ghanaians that the facilities built for the 13th African Games will be well maintained. He says the Borteyman Sports Complex, in particular, will serve as the nucleus of facilities for a new university to be dedicated to sports development, the University for Sports Development. President Akufo-Addo was speaking […]
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African Games hockey pitch controversy addressed
The president of the African Hockey Federation, Mr Seif Ahmed, has refuted claims by the South African Hockey Federation that the hockey pitch being used for the African Games is substandard. According to Mr. Seif, the pitch meets international standards. He stated that pictures circulated by the South Africans were taken before the pitch installation […]
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African Games: Ghana’s Arm Wrestlers lead the way with 41 medals
Ghana has made a remarkable performance at the 2023 Africa Games, surpassing the total number of medals won in the previous two editions combined. With a haul of 46 medals, Ghana has already exceeded the 32 medals won in Rabat 2019 and Brazzaville 2015. The majority of Ghana’s medals have come from arm wrestling, with […]
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African Games: Ghana dominates Day 1 of Armwrestling with 21 medals
Team Ghana exhibited remarkable strength and technical prowess in armwrestling, securing an impressive total of 21 medals at the 2023 African Games. On the opening day of the arm wrestling competition, Ghana clinched an outstanding haul of 4 gold, 10 silver, and 7 bronze medals, showcasing their dominance in the sport and igniting hopes for […]
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Our team competed against ‘masters of swimming’ – Ghana Swimming Association president
Ghana Swimming Association (GSA) President Delphina Quaye has commended the performance of the national team in the 2023 African Games. The team battled resiliently rubbing shoulders with South Africa, Egypt, Algeria and others who are known to be dominant forces in swimming. Nonetheless, Ghana managed to secure its first swimming medals in African Games and […]
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Lipstick Queens to rock Blackberry Lounge tonight
When it comes to Live Band Music, the Lipstick Queens need no introduction as they have become one of the best bands and certainly the best female-only Band in Ghana and they are known for their quality and versatility as they are able to play all genres of songs from rhythm & blues to afrofusion. […]
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