In March 2024, Ghana will be the focal point of the African continent as it hosts the 13th African Games.
With just eight months remaining until the grand event, preparations are in full swing, and two prominent venues have been selected to accommodate the games.
The University of Ghana, the country’s premier tertiary institution, will be the primary hosting center for the games. It will provide designated areas for accommodation, dining, and showcasing the remarkable talents of the athletes. Alongside this, another significant venue in Borteyman will be used for various disciplines during the sporting extravaganza.
As the countdown continues, event organizers, including the Ministry for Youth and Sports and the Local Organizing Committee, express confidence that both these venues will be fully prepared to showcase the tournament in all its glory.
Recently, Citi Sports embarked on a campus tour accompanied by the Vice Chancellor of the university, the Sports Minister and Deputy, and the LOC Chairman. The tour aimed to showcase the progress made by the dedicated engineers who are working tirelessly to construct state-of-the-art sites and domes for the games.
The first stop on this insightful tour was the University of Ghana rugby field.
Stakeholders were shown the work done so far, which included the planting of grass, changing rooms, a media zone for journalists, and a VIP space.
From the rugby field, we were then taken to the Dome Site, which is located in the Diaspora section of the University of Ghana campus.
The Dome site has two 500-seater capacity tents that will serve as the cafeteria, a 10-bed clinic, and a kitchen where the athletes will be served their daily meals.
From the Dome site, we journeyed to one of the hostels where active refurbishments were being done.
Organizers have started renovations for 2,900 rooms, which are expected to house the estimated 5,800 athletes, coaches, and staff for the 13th African Games in Ghana.
Renovation works include the installation of water heaters, air conditioners, repairing of doors and washrooms, and new wardrobes, beds, and mattresses.
From the dormitories, the next stop was the University of Ghana Sports Complex, where we first stopped at the training zone, a replica of the main stadium.
Engineers assure that the grass will be trimmed to standard and tartan tracks will be installed to meet international standards.
From there, we then went to the main stadium, using the main entrance. The car park is expected to have 1,500 slots for cars and will be decorated with trees.
Through the main entrance, we entered the stadium where the grass was inspected and remarks were given.
With eight months to go, engineers, the Sports Ministry, and LOC Chairman for the 13th African Games are certain that Ghana is on track to meet the deadline and the facilities will be ready months before the start of the tournament.
