GLASGOW, Scotland — Ghanaian wheelchair racing legend Raphael Botsyo Nkegbe has challenged the Government of Ghana to rethink how it funds para-athletes, saying investment before competitions matters more than big victory bonuses after.
Speaking after competing in the Men’s 1500m...
Hon. Kofi Adams, the Minister of Sports and Recreation designate, faced the vetting committee on Thursday, January 30, and made a bold promise to deliver on his mandate. Adams, who was nominated by President John Mahama, expressed confidence in...
On Wednesday, November 6, 2024, the Disability Sports Fraternity took to the streets of Accra to protest against the leadership of the National Paralympic Committee, particularly its president, Samson Deen. The demonstration began at the Accra Rehabilitation Center and...
The opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC) has outlined a comprehensive plan to transform the sports sector in Ghana as part of its 2024 general election manifesto launched in Winneba. The party has laid out several key initiatives aimed at...
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, has clarified that his ministry was not involved in securing visas for a group that falsely claimed to be Ghana’s Paralympics team for a marathon event in Oslo, Norway.
He explained that...
Ghana’s Paralympic team has absconded to other Schengen states after arriving in Norway to prepare for the games.
An 11-member team failed to register and participate in a competition slated for late April in Norway. In a document released by...
In a candid assessment of the state of sports in Ghana, former Sports Minister and MP for Odododiodio constituency, Hon. Nii Lantey Vanderpuye, has identified conflict of interest as a major obstacle hindering progress in the industry. Speaking with...
2022 Swag Journalist of the Year Sadick Adams asked the former President with respect to the 24-hour economy and its impact on sports.
Mahama's response
In a media engagement at the Kempinski Hotel on July 7, former president of Ghana and...
In a dynamic address to the nation, former President John Mahama presented his comprehensive plan to revitalize sports and foster talent across Ghana, highlighting his commitment to turning the country into a beacon of athletic excellence.
Mahama began by emphasizing...
The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) is embarking on a series of strategic engagements with political parties and their Presidential Aspirants to advocate for the prioritization of sports in their election manifestos.
This strategic move by SWAG is aimed...
