By Simon Asare
Accra, May 07, GNA – Mr Kofi Iddie Adams, who serves as the Minister of Sports and Recreation, held discussions with various stakeholders in the sports industry to explore methods for promoting positive growth within the field.
The gathering for stakeholders included representatives from various National Federations and Associations along with the newly appointed leaders of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), the National Sports College, and the National Sports Authority (NSA).
In his opening speech, Mr. Adams conveyed his wish to consistently involve all stakeholders and felt this approach would be most effective for discovering enduring answers to the issues confronting the sports environment.
The Sports and Recreation Minister also emphasized the significance of the gathering for officially presenting his team to various parties involved in propelling sports advancement.
“Over the past few months since my appointment, several additional key appointments have also been made,” he said.
Mr. Adams emphasized the importance of collaborating as individual national federations, noting that certain federations could benefit greatly from learning from others such as the Ghana Football Association.
“The path of Ghana’s football system should be seen as an exemplar for everyone,” he asserted.
He also stated that the government, via the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, is dedicated to finishing all incomplete sports infrastructure initiatives.
To back the federations, the Sports and Recreation Minister said he plans to hold quarterly meetings with them to assess the advancement of the agreed-upon objectives.
Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, the Director General of the NSA, delivered presentations regarding the regulatory framework for sports development, promotion, and regulations.
In his presentation, he mentioned that the NSA plans to collaborate with sports reporters and media outlets to producemonthly feature spotlights highlighting different athletic disciplines and individual athletes.
Mr Richard Kofi Akpokavie, President of the GOC stated that sports was not just about medals and victories but also about fair competitions, respect for rules and serving as role models for the next generation.
As per his statement, the GOC serves as the leader within the sports community in Ghana and acts on behalf of the federations tasked with fostering athletes’ growth, providing them with proper training, and ensuring their well-being.
He stated that the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, which acts on behalf of the government, bears significant responsibility for participating in the battle against doping.
Mr. William Katey, the Head Administrator at the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, addressed the worries raised by several federation members, with their main concern being insufficient financial support.
He informed the federations of the Ministry’s efforts to implement the Sports Fund, which has been circulating through the cabinet for approval off and on, and expressed confidence that it would mostly alleviate their worries once sanctioned.
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