Richard Akpokavie Esq

Life After Sports: Ghana’s Athletes Get a Head Start

The Ghana Olympians Association (GOA), in collaboration with the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the GOC Athletes Commission (GOC-AC), hosted a career transition and mentoring workshop titled “The End Is Really the Beginning ooo” on January 5, 2026, at...

GOC’s New Strategy Plan: A Game-Changer for Ghanaian Sports

As the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the Commonwealth Sports, Ghana (CSG), it is with immense pride and gratitude that I bring greetings to the Ghanaian sporting community on the cusp of a New Year. The year...

GOC President Inspires Team Ghana at Africa Youth Games

Luanda, Angola — Mr Richard Akpokavie Esq., President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has arrived in Luanda, Angola’s capital for the ongoing Arican Youth Games which begun on December 10, 2025. The President was accompanied by Mr Mohammed Muniru...

AIPS President Praises GOC’s Commitment to Sports Development

Mr Richard Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), has warmly engaged with Mr. Gianni Merlo, the President of the International Association of Sports Press (AIPS), at the Olympic House in Accra. Mr. Merlo, who was in Ghana for...

Ghana Kicks Off King’s Baton Relay in Style Ahead of 2026 Commonwealth Games

The 2025 King's Baton Relay in Ghana has been momentous, marking the country's participation in the build-up to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. Organized by the Commonwealth Sports, Ghana and the Ghana Olympic Committee the event was attended...

Emulate GFA’s Development Model-GOC President tells sports federations

The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Mr. Richard Akpokavie, was invited as an observer to the Ghana Football Association's (GFA) 31st Ordinary Congress held at the Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. After the Congress,...

Ghana Olympic Committee President Praises Team Ghana’s Performance at African School Games

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) President, Mr. Richard Akpokavie Esq., has commended Team Ghana's performance at the maiden African School Games in Algeria. Despite the short notice and limited preparation time, Mr. Akpokavie expressed satisfaction with the team's achievement. "I...

Ghana Olympic Committee Pays Tribute to Departed Compatriots

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) on Monday laid wreath at the Jubilee House to honor the memory of the compatriots who tragically lost their lives in an incident at Adansi in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. The...

He Made Me Captain in Two Minutes; GOC President pays tribute to Mills

The 13th Annual Hockey Tournament in memory of the late President Professor John Evans Atta-Mills was more than just a competition - it was a moment to remember a man who gave so much to sports in Ghana. President of...

Ghana Olympic Committee President Urges Judo Clubs to Respect Leadership

The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Mr. Richard Akpokavie, has advised Judo clubs to give maximum respect to their leadership, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between clubs and the Ghana Judo Association. Mr. Akpokavie made this statement during the...
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Life After Sports: Ghana’s Athletes Get a Head Start

The Ghana Olympians Association (GOA), in collaboration with the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the GOC Athletes Commission (GOC-AC),...