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The organising committee of Paris 2024 has vowed to make it the greenest Games in Olympic history, with half the carbon footprint of London 2012 and Rio 2016.London 2012 had an estimated carbon footprint of 3.3m tonnes, while Rio 2016 had a total estimated footprint of 3.6m tonnes of carbon.The 2024 Games will be held in the same city where …

The National Paralympic team is traumatised and has been affected by reports suggesting some “members of the team” have absconded upon arrival in Oslo to participate in the just-ended Norway Marathon, president of the Ghana Paralympic Committee, Samson Deen has said. The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC-Ghana), has denied rumours that a Ghanaian Paralympic team absconded in Oslo, Norway. …

Andy Murray has confirmed the 2024 Paris Olympic Games will be his “last ever tennis tournament” as he prepares to retire later this summer. The two-time gold medal winner will compete at his fifth Games after making an emotional farewell at Wimbledon earlier this month as he teamed up with brother Jamie in the doubles in his final appearance at …

BY: Isaac Mortey Accra Hearts of Oak and Kpando Hearts of Lions will lock horns in the 2024 Gbese Mantse Homowo Charity Cup match slated for August 11, 2024. The Homowo Cup will form part of their preparations ahead of the upcoming Ghana premier league and MTN FA Cup campaign while proceeds from the game will be given to charity. …

Edwin Kwabla Gadayi, a silver medalist at the 2023 African Games for Ghana’s 4x100m quartet, and an athlete who was in line to feature at the Olympic Games until his exclusion from the team, has expressed his resentment on being left out. Gadayi ran the first leg for Ghana’s silver-winning 4x100m quartet at the African Games, marginally losing out to …

In a thrilling match that kept fans on the edge of their seats, Ghana’s Black Sharks triumphed with a 5-3 win over Ivory Coast, setting a stage for an intense second leg. The 2024 Beach Soccer qualifier between the two sides which was played at the Keta Emancipation beach arena, showcased an exciting game for the numerous fans who thronged …

By: Ishmael Abraham Armah, Ghana Table Tennis Association In the vibrant city of Gaborone, Botswana, the Africa Hopes Week & Challenge and the African Youth Championships recently showcased the burgeoning talents of young table tennis players from across the continent. Among the most remarkable stories to emerge were those of Ghana’s Israel Aklie and Ghanaian rising star Juanita Borteye, whose …

BY: Isaac Mortey In a thrilling final in the Jamestown Community League, Akoto Lante emerge winners of the maiden edition beating Bodey in a penalty shootout. The Competition which came off at Jamestown Mantse Agbonaa park was organised by the Assembly of Ngleshie Electoral Area, Hon. Festus Ayi Hayford to unite and unearth talent in the community. After sixteen weeks …

Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is emphasizing the prevention of competition manipulation through its “Believe in Sport” campaign. This initiative aims to educate athletes, their entourages, and officials about the risks and rules associated with competition manipulation. On the road to the Olympic Games Paris 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) launched the “Believe …

By: Nathaniel Kwesi Somuah, Ghana Table Tennis Association Ghana’s table tennis sensation, Israel Aklie was the toast of spectators in Botswana as he swept aside all nine (9) opponents on his way to winning gold at the ITTF-Africa Continental Hopes Championship. With an impressive score line of 3-0, 3-2, 3-1, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, 3-0, over his opponents from …