The Ghana Olympic Committee has secured sponsorship from some companies to support the team that would represent Ghana at the first African Beach Games in Cape Verde.
Ben Nunoo Mensah, president of the GOC has disclosed that Toyota Ghana, Ghana Gas, Ghana Free Zones Board and the Republic Bank have promised to finance the athletes and officials to the Games.
Ghana will be taking part in 4 disciplines, namely, beach volleyball, karate do, free style football and basketball.
Ghana is looking forward to secure qualification and participate in the World Beach Games in San Diego, and also the All African Games in Morocco.
According to the GOC president, Ghana is planning to celebrate this year’s Olympic Day Run in Koforidua with a Health Walk and Tree Planting on June 22.
He said the GOC Board is planning to organize congress to put Ghana Sports in a better shape.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
