The Government of Ghana has allocated GH¢782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation in the 2027 Budget to support sports development and the people involved in the sector.
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson announced the allocation on Thursday, November 12, while presenting the 2027 Budget Statement and Economic Policy to Parliament under the theme, The New Economy.
According to Dr Forson said the allocation was intended to support the development of sports across the country.
“We have allocated GH¢782 million to the Ministry of Sports and Recreation to support the development of sport and the people who participate in it,” he told Parliament.
The proposed allocation comes as the government outlines its spending priorities for the 2027 financial year, with sports expected to benefit from increased attention to infrastructure, athlete development and broader participation.
The funding will be important for the Ministry as it works with the National Sports Authority and other stakeholders to support the development of sporting disciplines and improve opportunities for athletes and sports participants.
The announcement also comes amid ongoing discussions about the resources required to improve sports infrastructure, strengthen grassroots development and support Ghanaian athletes competing at national and international levels.
