Richard Akpokavie Esq

Ghana Taekwondo Federation Inaugurates Vetting & Election Committee Ahead of July 18 Congress

The Ghana Taekwondo Federation has taken a major step toward clean elections with the inauguration of a three-man Vetting and Election Committee ahead of its Elective Congress. The short ceremony was held Friday, June 19, 2026 at the Ghana Olympic...

Olympafrica Sets June Deadline for Ghana to Resume Amasaman Project or Refund $100,000

The Ghana Olympic Committee has been told to restart work on the stalled Olympafrica Project in Amasaman by the end of June or refund $100,000 disbursed in 2022, GOC president Richard Akpokavie has revealed. Akpokavie disclosed the ultimatum on...

GOC President Akpokavie Unveils Team Ghana Plans for 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Ghana plans to send approximately 40 athletes to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, the Ghana Olympic Committee president Richard Akpokavie has announced. Akpokavie disclosed the plans on Saturday, May 16, 2026, during the GOC’s Annual General Meeting at...

Ghana Wrestling Team Presents Guinea-Bissau Gold Medals to GOC

Ghana’s wrestling team paid a courtesy call on the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, to present two gold medals and a trophy won during a training tour in Guinea-Bissau. The delegation was led by Ghana Wrestling...

GTF Leadership Retreat Charts Bold Path for Taekwondo in Ghana

The Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF) closed a two-day leadership retreat on Saturday with a strong charge to members: recommit to advancing the sport both locally and internationally. Held from April 10 to 11 at the Plus 33 Hotel in Sakumono,...

Ghana Olympic Committee President Urges Positive Media Coverage for School Sports

The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, Richard Akpokavie Esq., has appealed to the media to focus on positive reporting of school sports, highlighting the success stories of young athletes. Speaking at a ceremony announcing a 7-day training camp in...

GOC Boss Akpokavie Pledges Support for 2026 African Athletics Championship

Ghana Olympic Committee President Richard Akpokavie has thrown his weight behind the 2026 African Seniors Athletics Championship, saying the event is a huge opportunity for Ghana to showcase its athletic prowess. Speaking at the launch of the championship at the...

Ghana Olympic Committee Leads by Example: Donates to Sports Fund

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams has made a historic working visit to the office of the Ghana Olympic Committee at the Olympic House in Accra. In a significant reversal of traditional protocol, the Minister sought...

GOC Hails Sports Fund Bill: ‘Game-Changer’ for Ghanaian Athletes

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has warmly welcomed the passage of the Sports Fund Bill, describing it as a landmark intervention that will help resolve the persistent funding constraints facing sports in the country. The Committee believes the establishment...

Oduro and Armah Get GOC Scholarships for Top Training in Europe

The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has rolled out a targeted athlete development programme in Europe to support two promising athletes, as part of preparations toward the 2028 Olympic Games. Through the Olympic Scholarship program, Judo star Elizabeth Serwaa Oduro has...
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GTTA Ramps Up for ITTF-Africa Hopes with Under-12 Clinic as It Chases Youth Talent

The Ghana Table Tennis Association is sharpening its focus on the future, hosting a specialized Under-12 clinic for...