Minister for Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has stated that the newly built Borteyman Sports Complex will be converted into a sports university after the African Games.
He said this in his address while briefing the press ahead of the 13th African Games that run from March 8 to March 23 with the Borteyman Complex and renovated University of Ghana Stadium set as the main host venues.
Addressing the issue of poor maintenance culture of sports facilities in Ghana, Honourable Ussif said the facility will be converted into a sports university.
“To ensure the facilities are well maintained for the continuous benefits of the good people of our country, the facilities at Borteyman will be converted to the University for Sports Development after the Games…to ensure sustainability and legacy of these Games.”
Eight disciplines athletes will compete in at the 13th African Games will serve as qualifiers to the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.
Athletics, Swimming, Badminton, Triathlon, Tennis and Table Tennis are among the Olympic qualifiers disciplines.
The likes of pickleball, speedball and e-sports are among the demonstration games athletes will compete in the upcoming African Games.
