Ghana must shine at world sports events – Bawumia

Sports News from Sunday, March 17, 2019

Source: rainbowradioonline.com

2019-03-17

Vice President Mahamudu Bawumia said that Ghana's presence should be felt at the International Games to show our solidarity with the growth and development of world sport. Ghana can not continue to participate in international games for participation.

Ghana's presence can only be felt if we put in place pragmatic talent development policies and programs that are consistent with global best practices, as well as identifying and developing talent.

Speaking at the launch of Fastest Human in Ghana, on Friday, March 15, 2019 at the Accra Sports Stadium, the Vice President said that Her Excellency the President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, was congratulating herself of this project to restore the image of Ghana in the world of athletics.

The Vice President hoped that the event would find the talents that will restore Ghana to a respectful place on the Sports Nations Committee.

"We remember the time when the final list of Olympic splints would not be complete without a Ghanaian among the eight fastest men in the world.

Ghanaians have atomic, physiological and motor qualities similar to those of Jamaicans. So there is no reason why, if we act properly, the Ghanaians will not be able to do as much, or even better than the Jamaicans during the athletics teams. We remember 1966 at the Commonwealth Games 4 * 110 yards Ghana won gold, beat Jamaica and the United Kingdom in this event. Ghana can even do better when we establish high performance training centers for splints and jumps in athletics. "

He reminded us that in this modern era where, in international matches, the winners come on the stage, the national anthems are played in athletics. They must compete with their national colors. We must have an impact.

He congratulated sponsors, GNPC Indomie, among others, for unleashing the power of sport as a tool to create jobs, empower women, improve health, promote peace and unity.