Officials from the French Embassy in Ghana have partnered with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the National Sports Authority and the Ghana Olympic Committee to boost sports development in the country.
The meeting, held at the Accra Sports Stadium on June 21, 2024, was aimed at reviewing the French government’s support and assessing the impact of sports on Ghana’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
In his opening remarks, Mr. Dodzie Numekevor, Director General of the National Sports Authority, thanked the French government for its continued support in the promotion of sports in Ghana. He highlighted the significant benefits for elite sports disciplines and highlighted the Authority’s commitment to extend this support to various federations to develop high performance athletes capable of excelling on the international stage.
Dr. Bello Bitigu, Head of the Department of Sports at the University of Ghana, discussed a research project funded by the French Embassy. The project aims to measure the contribution of sports to Ghana’s GDP. Dr. Bitigu requested an extension to ensure a comprehensive investigation, noting the unprecedented nature of this initiative in Ghana’s sporting history.
Representatives of the French Embassy, ββincluding Babak Amir-Tahmasseb and Vincent Le Croller, discussed issues related to gender equality, sports and the participation of the French National Institute of Sport, Expertise and Performance (INSEP) in Ghana’s sports development efforts .
Key figures at the meeting were Ben Nunoo Mensah, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Samson Dean, President of the National Paralympic Committee, Mohammed Shanoon, Secretary General of the GOC and Marine Hayem from the French Embassy.
In his final speech, the Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Evans Opoku Bobbie, expressed her gratitude to the French government for its continued support. He emphasized the importance of the research project in providing evidence to justify the budgetary requests for the development of sports. He also thanked all stakeholders for their contribution to the successful forum.
This partnership marks an important step towards strengthening Ghana’s sports sector, ensuring enhanced growth and greater success for Ghanaian athletes on the global stage.
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