Catapulting Ghana sports to global prominence – Case study of hosting African Games
The first two articles focused on the Socio-Economic and Legacy benefits a country hosting the African Games would derive from hosting the Games. This article will look at how athletes, especially those of the lesser sponsored disciplines, sports officials and their Nations have benefited from hosting the African Games. On the whole, ten (10) countries […]
The President’s Legacy for the 13th African Games – Futuristic and a Pacesetter
In the previous publication, the benefits for a nation hosting the African Games were discussed under political, economic, social and cultural remits.
The Benefits of Hosting the African Games
This article will discuss the political, economic, socio-cultural benefits that a country stands to gain for hosting the African Games.
VIDEO: Watch LOC chair Dr. Ofosu-Asare address Ghanaian community in London
Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for Accra 2023 Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, addressed the Ghanaian community in the United Kingdom in London.
LOC calls on Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK
A delegation from the Local Organising Committee for Accra 2023 has conferred with Ghana’s High Commissioner to the United Kingdom, H.E. Papa Owusu Ankomah. The team of five, led by LOC chief Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, have been in Birmingham for the 2022 Commonwealth Games and took the opportunity to discuss issues on the preparation of […]
Accra 2023 LOC congratulates medal winners at Commonwealth Games
The 13th African Games’ Local Organising Committee has congratulated Team Ghana on its performance in the ongoing 22nd edition of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. The Committee specifically commends the following athletes: Abraham Mensah – silver medalist in the bantamweight division, Joseph Commey – silver medalist in the featherweight division,Abdul Wahid Omar – bronze medalist […]
Nigeria and South Africa break into 2022 Commonwealth Games’ top 10 medal table
Potential Accra 2023 medal table-toppers Nigeria and South Africa have broken into the top 10 medal table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. With a day left to draw down the curtains on the 12-day multi-sport event in the Midlands, West African contenders Nigeria have gatecrashed the top ranks. They have won 30 medals […]
World Squash delegation calls on LOC in Birmingham
A three-member delegation from the World Squash Federation paid a courtesy call on the members of LOC in Birmingham, where the Commonwealth Games are taking place. The meeting centered on the preparation for Ghana hosting the 13th African Games. The delegation also explored the possibilities of considering squash as one of the sporting disciplines for […]
VIDEO: Watch Executive Chairman Dr. Ofosu-Asare speak from Birmingham on Accra 2023 One-Year Countdown
The Executive Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for Accra 2023, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, has been speaking about the one-year countdown to the 13th African Games.
We can’t afford to compromise on quality and standard for Accra 2023 – Dr. Ofosu-Asare
The Executive Chairman of the Local Organising Committee for Accra 2023, Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, believes that compromising the standard and quality of the African Games will be expensive for Ghana. Today, August 4, 2022, is exactly 365 days to the opening ceremony of the continental showpiece. Ghana’s capital – Accra, will host over 3000 technical […]