AFRICAN GAMES

African Games 2023: Abeiku Jackson Secures Ghana’s First-Ever Swimming Medal
11 Mar

African Games 2023: Abeiku Jackson Secures Ghana’s First-Ever Swimming Medal

Wontumi1Sports,
Ghana's team captain, Abeiku Jackson, has etched his name in history by securing the country's inaugural medal in swimming at the African Games 2023. Jackson made waves by winning a silver medal in the Men's 50m Butterfly event, clocking in at 24.23 seconds. Although narrowly outpaced by Egypt's Ali Khalafalla, who claimed gold with a time of 23.93 seconds, Jackson's achievement is groundbreaking. The 23-year-old becomes the first Ghanaian swimmer to clinch a medal at the African Games, putting an end to the nation's prolonged drought in the sport. In the same event, Jackson's teammate, Stacey Harry, delivered a commendable…
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Forson Sisters Out Of Ghana’s Swim Team For African Games
05 Mar

Forson Sisters Out Of Ghana’s Swim Team For African Games

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Ghana’s swim team will miss two of its biggest assets, Kaya Forson and Zaira Forson, at the 2023 African Games. The sisters have been prominent figures in long-distance swimming for Ghana, having represented the country at various international competitions, including the World Aquatics Championships 2023 in Greece and the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. However, their participation in the upcoming Africa Games has been ruled out due to a change in their school examination schedule in France. The sisters are prioritising their education, and their absence will undoubtedly affect the team’s performance. According to the Treasurer of the Ghana…
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2023 African Games: Sports Minister Confirms Venues For Sporting Disciplines
05 Mar

2023 African Games: Sports Minister Confirms Venues For Sporting Disciplines

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The Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has officially confirmed the venues for each sporting discipline at the 2023 African Games, which kicked off on March 4, 2024, with Table Tennis and is set to officially commence on March 8, 2024. During a press briefing at the Ministerial Meet the Press event in Accra, Minister Ussif outlined the locations for various sports across the capital, emphasizing the multifaceted approach Ghana has taken in constructing purpose-built sports facilities for the Games at Borteyman and the University of Ghana. Here is a breakdown of the sports disciplines and their respective venues:…
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Committee For 2023 African Games Inaugurated. 50,000 Seater Capacity To Be Built At Borteyman
13 Oct

Committee For 2023 African Games Inaugurated. 50,000 Seater Capacity To Be Built At Borteyman

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Committee For 2023 African Games Inaugurated. 50,000 Seater Capacity To Be Built At Borteyman   An Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) procedure have commenced for the construction of a new 50,000 capacity Olympic Stadium for the 2023 Africa Games in Ghana. The stadium will be sited at Borteyman in the Greater Accra Region. The construction of one Olympic Stadium will cost an estimated $200 million.   A 9 – man committee including the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) president Ben Nunoo Mensah, Reks Brobbey, an Olympian, Dr. Emmanuel Owusu Ansah, adviser to the Minister of Youth & Sport, Ms. Eva Otchere,…
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