The Ghana eSports Federation officially launched in Accra after National Sports Authority approved and recognized the federation as the sole governing body of eSports in the country.
Details
The opening event took place at Madagascar eSports Arena at West Hills Mall. In attendance were the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunu Mensahand representatives of the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS), grace the occasion.
What they say
President of the Federation, Igor Bumekpo expressed his excitement at the fulfillment of the long-awaited goal.
“I want to assure every Ghanaian that between now and 2026, we will register every eSports organization in this country, team, association, developers and the players themselves. Everyone will participate in this because we need to have accurate data about the nation, including play centers,” he said.
He also highlighted the importance of women in the sport.
“You’re not going to get anything done in this world if you don’t involve women. We need them and the Federation has a big plan for them. The vice president of the Federation is there to make sure we involve women in every activity. Women will play an important role and we are trying so hard to ensure that we involve them in all our activities.“
President of GOK, Nunoo Mensah:
“eSports is the future of sports and the sooner those of us in Ghana embrace it and embrace it well and put structures and facilities in place to make sure we get the best possible result, the better.
“I want to congratulate the Federation and I can assure you that the Ghana Olympic Committee will have her back and be with her throughout this journey.”
Between the lines
The National Sports Authority has approved and recognized the eSports Federation of Ghana as the sole governing body of E-Sports in Ghana.
Source: JoyNews
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