The Ghana Swimming Association hosted the President’s cup Swimming Championships at the university of Ghana swimming pool on the 29th of April 2023.
Unearthing swimming talent ahead of the upcoming African games set to be hosted in Ghana in 2024 was the major motivation behind the organization of the championship, alongside sensitizing the general public about the swimming discipline.
The program was graced by notable personalities such as President of the Ghana Swimming Association Mrs. Delphina Quaye, Ralph Quaye and Mr. Emmanuel Owusu Ansah Executive Member of the Local organising committee of the African Games.
Speaking at the event President of the Ghana Swimming Association Mrs. Delphina Quaye was excited about the young swimmers that participated and outlined plans the association has for talent from the championship.
“I feel elated. I am so happy to see these young ones willing and ready to showcase their talent” she said
“So what we do is we note them, we select them bring them out and we train them or we task their various clubs or coaches to give them the a level of training that will take them to the next level” she added
Executive member of the LOC for the African games Mr. Emmanuel Owusu Ansah who was also in attendance was vocal about the LOC’s interest in competitions of this nature with the African games on the horizon.
“We are interested in such competitions, in such programs because swimming is one of the sport codes for the African games and this is an occasion where talents are unearthed and also where we get our team Ghana to represent the nation” he said
“So the LOC is interested in such programs and it is encouraging to note that we have swimmers coming from all over the country to compete” he said in addition.
The Ghana Swimming Association organizes a swimming league every month and a speed test every other month at the University of Ghana swimming pool.
