Akufo-Addo to Ghana’s African Games contingent – “You have been outstanding”
This is the first time Ghana has hosted the African Games, with Ghanaian athletes receiving their higher record number of medals
President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has congratulated the Ghanaian contingent who participated in the 2023 edition of the African Games hosted by Ghana from Friday, 8 March and scheduled to end today, Saturday, 23 March 2024, describing their performance as “outstanding”.
This is the first time Ghana has hosted the continental games, with Ghanaian athletes receiving a significantly higher record number of medals. Ghana’s medal tally as of today, Saturday, 23 March 2024 stands at 68 with 19 gold, 29 silver, and 20 bronze.
In his congratulatory message posted on his Facebook Wall and other social media handles and platforms, President Akufo-Addo congratulated all Ghanaian athletes, sportsmen, and women, who participated in the games as well as all those who won gold, silver, or bronze medals at the games.
“l extend warmest congratulations to Ghana’s contingent for their outstanding performances at the 13th Africa Games, Accra 2023, held right here in Accra. Our nation won a total of sixty-eight (68) medals – nineteen (19) gold, twenty-nine (29) silver, and twenty (20) bronze – by far the largest haul in our nation’s history at this prestigious event.
“To each and every member of the Ghanaian team, I commend you for your dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Your excellent achievements have not only brought glory to our nation but have also inspired a new generation of sportspersons across our beloved country, You have showcased the best of Ghana to the world.
“I must also express my profound gratitude to the coaches, officials, and support staff who have played invaluable roles in preparing and guiding our sports persons throughout their journey. Your tireless efforts have been instrumental in shaping this historic triumph,” President Akufo-Addo stated in his congratulatory message.
“To the people of Ghana, I thank you for believing in the ability of Government to host the Games, the first time in our history. I am also grateful that you did not listen to the naysayers who doubted our nation’s resolve, and urged us to cancel the games. Let the success of these Games serve as a catalyst to invest further in sports development, and empower our youth to reach greater heights on the international stage.
“As we bask in the glory of this unprecedented success, let us also reaffirm our commitment to promoting sports as a tool for national development and unity. Together, we can harness the power of sports to build a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous Ghana for generations to come. Once again, congratulations to all members of the Ghanaian contingent; they have made us proud, and their legacy will inspire countless others to dream big, and never give up on their aspirations” Akufo-Addo’s message further read.
Following the successful hosting of the 13th African Games and the sports infrastructure that has been built by the government, President Nana Akufo-Addo will in the coming weeks unveil a new plan to establish Ghana’s first university college for sports, senior sources at Jubilee disclosed to Asaase News.
The sports university college will offer a multitude of disciplines in sports development and will serve as the premier sports college for the West African region and beyond. The college may be established as an independent institution or it may also be attached to the University of Ghana (UG), or any other university in the country.
Under the Akufo-Addo administration, Ghana has seen unprecedented development in sports facilities across the country, providing facilities to signal a new golden age for sports in the country.
The new university college for sports, “is the President’s way of ensuring that the investments made in preparing Ghana for the All African Games this year is used as a foundation for making Ghana the centre for sports development in Africa, “ a source at the presidency said.
Though plans are still on the drawing board, documents sighted by Asaase News suggest that the multi-million-dollar sports facilities at Borteyman will serve as the main campus for the University College, supported by stadium and related facilities on the main University of Ghana campus, Legon and in several other parts of the country, which were used for the delayed 2023 African Games from 8 to 23 March 2024.
Reporting by Wilberforce Asare in Accra
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