British Council Ghana has commemorated the arrival of the Queen's Baton Relay in Ghana with a series of sporting activities among six participating schools.
The Queen's Baton Relay arrived in Ghana from Sierra Leone on Monday with President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo receiving it on behalf of the people of Ghana to signify our readiness to join other Commonwealth countries and territories for the Games in Birmingham next July.
Six schools were drawn from the Commonwealth Connections Programme including Archbishop Andoh Basic School, Dawhenyan Methodist B, Adabraka Presbyterian Basic School, New Horizon Special School, All Saint Anglican Primary School, and Umuraniya Islamic Basic School participated in three sporting disciplines. (Athletics, Table Tennis, Volleyball).
Mr. Chikodi Onyemerela, Acting Country Director of the British Council (Ghana and Cameroon) in his address said the Commonwealth Games provides a unique opportunity to build sports and citizens connections among Commonwealth countries.
"On behalf of the British Council, it is my privilege to join you in welcoming the Queen's Baton Relay to Ghana. As part of this significant event, the British Council put together a display of sporting activities by our future Commonwealth Game medalist.
"It is my belief that the activities would help create friendship and awareness about the Commonwealth Games and encourage Ghanaian students to learn more about the Commonwealth, its values and principles,'' he stated.
Mr. Evans Opoku Bobie, Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports, who graced the occasion was elated about the arrival of the Queen's Baton and was hopeful that Ghana would be well represented at the Games next July.
He noted that Team Ghana would be looking to add to its 57 medals (15 Gold, 18 Silver, and 24 Bronze) won since the inception of the Commonwealth Games in 1930.
Madam Beth Cadman OBE, the Development Director, UK's Foreign Commonwealth and Development Officer, in her remarks said the baton relay represents a curtain-raiser for the Games and celebrates the diverse cultures of the Commonwealth.
"We are especially pleased to see so many children here today.
The Commonwealth Games should be an opportunity to engage young people in sport and, above all else, to have fun! We certainly hope you enjoy today’s activities.
Thank you again for coming and we look forward to an exciting event and a successful Baton relay," she stated.
Latest Stories
-
Access Bank Ghana Plc records commendable financial growth in quarter one, 2024
29 mins -
GFA DC charges Bashir Hayford over alleged misconduct in Bechem Utd game
37 mins -
MTN FA Cup: Dreams FC beat Soccer Intellectuals to make semis
1 hour -
Ayorkor Botchwey champions transformative investment, trade agenda
2 hours -
KNUST, University of Rwanda share experiences in implementation of Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program
2 hours -
Top 10 most visited tourist sites in Ghana 2023
2 hours -
Cecilia Dapaah case: I will reopen investigation into alleged acts of corruption – Mahama
3 hours -
GRA boss charges customs officers to be professional ahead of 2024 general elections
3 hours -
NPP thanks stakeholders for successful Ejisu by-election
3 hours -
Bawumia promises to involve chiefs in licensing miners if elected President
3 hours -
Koda should have visited the pastor to avert the prophecy – Ajagurajah
3 hours -
Emotional support alligator taken and released in swamp
3 hours -
A mate is a mate, Bawumia can’t be in the driver’s seat – NDC Communicator
3 hours -
Over 400 million Google accounts have used passkeys, but our passwordless future remains elusive
4 hours -
Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Park surpasses Aburi Gardens as most visited site in 2023 – GTA
4 hours