Vice President Dr Mahamudu Bawumia has congratulated all national teams and individuals who won various medals in their respective competitions at the just-ended 13th edition of the All-African Games in Accra.
In a Facebook post Dr Bawumia wrote: ‘The 13th African Games, Accra 2023, has been truly historic and successful for Ghana, on and off the field and tracks.’
‘Hosting this prestigious African sports festival, for the first time in our nation’s history, in the midst of unforeseen challenges, which affected the global sporting calendar, has proven, once again, what Ghana can achieve with a possibility mindset’.
Accra 2023 had not only left Ghana a legacy of world-class and multi-sports facilities, which would positively impact sports development, but it had also been a launch pad for young Ghanaian athletes to make headway in their chosen professions, he said.
Dr Bawumia said many of the athletes had also written their names in gold, by giving Ghana her biggest medal haul ever at any international spo
rts competition.
‘I extend my warmest congratulations to all our national teams and individuals, who have made Ghana proud by winning medals in their respective competitions.
‘This is just the beginning. The future of Ghana Sports is promising, with more opportunities in the offing for our talented youth.’
The 13th edition of the All African Games 2023 came to a close in Accra on Saturday, March 23, 2024, after two-weeks of exciting competitions involving 29 sporting disciplines.
More than 3,000 athletes and officials from 54 African countries took part in the competitions with Ghana winning over 60 medals.
Source: Ghana News Agency
OSHAKATI: The Ruacana Town Council has invested N.dollars 350 000 in the hosting of the town’s 11th Easter Tournament.
The tournament is scheduled to take place from 29 March to 01 April 2024.
In an interview with Nampa on Monday, tournament organiser Simaneka Nendongo said a total of N.dollars 148 000 will be put aside for prizes, with the rest of the amount used for other expenses.
Nendongo indicated that this is the biggest event on their calendar and they expect to cater for thousands of visitors expected to attend this year’s tournament.
‘During the four days of the tournament, local traders will make extra income and hopefully grow the town’s economy,’ he stated.
Teams will participate in four sports codes during the event.
In the male football category, the winner will walk away with N.dollars 25 000, a floating trophy and gold medals.
The second runner-up will scoop N.dollars 17 000 and silver medals, while the semi-finalist will get N.dollars 6 000 and N.dollars 4 000 respectively.
In the fem
ale and Legend Soccer Category, the winners will get N.dollars 9 000, a floating trophy and gold medals. The second-place winner will get N.dollars 7 000 and silver medals, while the third-place will get N.dollars 5 000 and bronze medals.
Meanwhile, in the netball category, the winner will scoop N.dollars 12 000, a floating trophy and gold medals. The second runner-up will get N.dollars 8 000 and silver medals, while the third-place winner will get N.dollars 6 000 and bronze medals.
With regards to the volleyball and basketball sport codes, Nendongo indicated that the winners will receive N.dollars 7 000, a floating trophy and gold medals. The second-placed team will get N.dollars 5 000 and silver medals, while the third-place winner will walk away with N.dollars 3 000 and bronze medals.
Source: The Namibia Press Agency