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Seven boxers set to participate in the final qualifying round in Thailand

By Janet Dumas The Ghana Boxing team have received approval from the Sports of Youth and Ministry and the Ghana Olympic Committee to participate in the final Olympic Qualifier in Bangkok, Thailand, scheduled from May 22 to June 2, 2024. A middle-weight boxer, Dr. Ornella in the United States, is said to join six other male members of the National …

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Beijing half marathon hit by controversy as China’s He Jie allowed to win

Organisers of the Beijing half marathon are investigating allegations that three African athletes deliberately allowed China’s star runner He Jie to win Sunday’s race. Footage appeared to show Kenya’s Robert Keter and Willy Mnangat and Ethiopia’s Dejene Hailu pointing to the line and slowing down before waving past He. This is where the story gets interesting. Shortly after the race …

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Ghana Paralympic sports unrest

BY: Kofi K National protest by the Para-Sports industry plays against the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) – Ghana. On Friday the 12th of April, a group of athletes, officials, and disability sports enthusiasts went on the streets of Accra to petition the Parliament Select Committee on Sports at the Parliament House of Ghana to address issues of false interpretation of …

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GNPC Launches 11th Edition Of Ghana’s Fastest Human Competition

By Janet Dumas The official launch of the 11th edition of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation Ghana’s Fastest Human Competition took place today at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium. This competition is being designed for female and male athletes under 15,18, seniors and over 18. The regional selections will start at Tamale on May 11 and move …

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All regional Games set for November 2024

By Janet Dumas The All Regional Games press launch was held on Tuesday, April 9, to outline plans for the competition with the main edition set for November 2024. This competition will consist of athletes competing in nine sporting disciplines which include Volleyball, Basketball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Boxing, E-sports, Arm-wrestling, Football, and Para Athletics April 16 is set for a …

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Ghana football has declined since I left – Kwesi Nyantakyi

BY: Joseph Agye Former president of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi, has stated that he believes Ghanaian football has declined since his departure from the helm. Nyantakyi, who resigned from his position in 2018 after being implicated in a corruption scandal, he made this comments in a recent interview. During his tenure as president, Nyantakyi oversaw several successes for …

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I am sorry – Nyantakyi apologises to Akufo-Addo over Number 12 exposé

Former President of the Ghana Football Association, Kwesi Nyantakyi has apologized to President Akufo-Addo, for naming him in the Anas expose. In a tell-it-all interview with Onua TV, Kwesi Nyantakyi said he said more than necessary in the meeting with the so-called Arabian investors.‘‘I admit I was wrong to mention the President and his vice in that incident. I am …

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I want to be a world champion – Abu Kamoko

BY: Isaac Mortey Rising Boxing Sensation Abu Kamoko shared his ambitious goal: to become a world champion. Known in the ring as ‘Bukom Tilapia’, Kamoko expressed his determination to not only follow in the footsteps of his father, Braimah Kamoko but to surpass them and make a name for himself on the global stage. Abu Kamoko, who has already shown …

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Derbywheel to attract betting Investors – Jack Mortell

BY: Isaac Mortey Jack Mortell, President of Derbywheel Inc. Global, has revealed the company’s ambitious plan is to attract betting investors with the launch of the international Derbywheel Module in Africa. Hosted by Isaac Mortey, the show highlighted Derbywheeel’s vision to globalize Professional Keirin Track Cycle Racing, a sport with a rich history in Japan and Korea. The Derbywheel Module …

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