The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has expressed confidence in the leadership of the Ghana Olympic Committee, pledging the government’s continued collaboration with the body to advance sports development in the country.
The minister made the remarks during a working visit to the GOC headquarters at Olympic House in Accra, where he met with officials of the Olympic governing body to discuss key issues affecting Ghanaian sports.
During the meeting, Adams commended the GOC for its role in preparing Ghanaian athletes for international competitions and promoting sports development across the country. He reaffirmed the ministry’s commitment to supporting the committee’s initiatives, including athlete welfare and preparation for major global tournaments.
“I am confident in the leadership of the Ghana Olympic Committee and we will continue to collaborate with them for the development of sports in Ghana,” the minister stated.
He also assured the GOC that the ministry remains ready to provide the necessary resources to support athletes, particularly those currently benefiting from Olympic Scholarship programmes.
Adams further addressed the long-standing OlympAfrica recreational and training centre project at Amasaman, which has reportedly faced encroachment challenges.
“We are aware of your long-standing recreational and training centre project at Amasaman which is being encroached by squatters. I am happy to say that the Ministry of Sports and Recreation will work with the GOC on the OlympAfrica Project at Amasaman to ensure it is completed for use,” he added.
GOC President Richard Akpokavie, speaking on behalf of the board, briefed the minister on the committee’s programmes, achievements and ongoing development initiatives.
He highlighted preparations for upcoming international competitions including the Commonwealth Games and the Youth Olympic Games, as well as efforts to strengthen athlete support systems.
Akpokavie thanked the minister for his continued engagement with the Olympic movement and reaffirmed the GOC’s commitment to working closely with the ministry to strengthen sports development in Ghana.
The meeting also touched on key challenges facing the sector, including funding, infrastructure and athlete support, with both sides agreeing to intensify collaboration to address them.
The visit concluded with a shared commitment between the ministry and the GOC to work together to drive Ghana’s sporting ambitions forward.
