Madam Gloria Commodore, also known as Mama G, bid an emotional farewell to the Women in Sports Association (WISA) Achievers Awards after ten years of honouring outstanding female sports personalities and presenters. The awards ceremony took place at the Accra Sports Media Centre on September 21, 2024.
In her final speech, Mama G said, “After sixty years in sports, I’m retiring at 67. My strength isn’t what it used to be, but I’m finishing strong, just like all sportspeople do.”
She continued, “My passion for sports kept me going, even when I lost my husband, who supported me financially. I almost gave up nine years ago, but I decided to continue honouring our female sportswomen annually.”
Mama G practiced eight disciplines, including combat sports for self-defence and stress relief. “I understand what our female sportswomen go through,” she said.
WISA, a registered brand, has awarded over 300 sportswomen and supporters. Mama G expressed pride in WISA’s impact, citing awardees’ subsequent successes.
The Women in Sports Association (WISA) honoured outstanding female sports personalities and journalists at its 2024 Achievers Awards ceremony. The recipients include:
Kelsey Woname: Fencing, U.K. & Service
Lawrencia Okailey, Hockey, Ghana National Fire Service
Sco Hagar Oboshie Laryea, Ghana Prison Service
Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, D.D.G. Ghana Prison Service
Betty Dzima (Secretary) to D.G. – National Sports Authority
Perpetual Naa Ayikaijah: Mixed Martial Art MME/Boxing
Vida Baffowaa, Handball
Janet Mensah, Athletics, Sagnation Club
Aniela Allotey, Sports Journalist, TV3
Naceera Afua Quansah, Athletics
Abigail Twumasiwaa Okanta, Football Supporters, Achievers S.U.
Rashida Iddi, Ghana Supporters Union
Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah, Athletics, High Jump
Wendy Naa Deide Sampah, Sports Journalist, HSTV
Adzi Rejoice Awurabena, Sports Journalist, HSTV
Doreen Naa Odarley Lamptey, Sports Journalist, Obonu TV
Thomas Kwaku Kumordzi, Head of Security/Safety, NSA
Sammy Heywood Okine, Sports Journalist
Phil John Quartey, journalist, Metro TV
Prince Annang, Sports Journalist, Max TV
Theophilus Sampah, Sports Journalist, GTV
Captain (Rtd) Andy Sam, Hockey
Mr. Yaw Asare-Berkoh, Tradecross Gas Ltd/Trinity
Madam Gertrude Adzo Akpalu, Patron/Sponsor
Mr. S. Adjetey-Sowah, Sponsor, Trinity United Church
Mr. Samuel Frimpong-Manso, Sponsor, Trinity United Church
Mr. Adokwei Abrahams, Sponsor, Trinity United Church
Trinity United Church, Legon, Sponsor
National Sports Authority, Sponsor
Ethan Hair, Skincare, Beauty
Ghandour Cosmetics Ltd., Headline Sponsor
