Audio By Carbonatix
Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo has expressed satisfaction with the nation’s improved standard of facilities for international sports.
In his final State of the Nation Address to Parliament on Friday, January 3, Akufo-Addo mentioned the construction of several AstroTurfs across the country and the rehabilitation of other infrastructure.
According to him, the infrastructure played a significant role in Ghana’s successful hosting of the 13th African Games in Accra.
“The construction of some 150 Astroturf pitches across the country and the rehabilitation of exiting stadia has bolstered Ghana's standard as a hub for international sport including hosting successfully, despite all odds, the 2023 All African Games,” he said.
For the first time in history, Ghana welcomed over 13,000 athletes and officials from across Africa from March 8 to 23, 2024, at ten venues, and clinched 69 medals.
About $195 million was spent on infrastructure for the Games including the newly constructed Borteyman Sports Complex, and the completion of the University of Ghana Stadium
Latest Stories
-
Adrobaa crowned winners as Milo U13 Championship makes grand return
38 minutes -
NAIMOS seizes excavators and shuts down illegal Riverbank mining in Eastern Region
2 hours -
NAIMOS dismantles illegal foreign mining network along the Bia River
2 hours -
Zelensky signals progress in talks with US on peace plan
4 hours -
Policemen assaulted in Jirapa; AK-47 rifles stolen
5 hours -
Bibiani tragedy: Toddler killed by moving Toyota Pickup
5 hours -
Don’t scrap OSP – Anti-corruption CSO demands review
7 hours -
GIS, EU vow closer security cooperation to boost northern border control
7 hours -
IGP leads major show of force with new armoured fleet
9 hours -
Two female prison officers killed in ghastly crash
9 hours -
Abolish or Reform? Abu Jinapor counsels sober reflection on debate over future of Special Prosecutor’s Office
11 hours -
2026 World Cup: Can Ghana navigate England, Croatia, and Panama in Group L?
11 hours -
NAIMOS task force arrests 9 Chinese illegal miners, destroys equipment at Dadieso
11 hours -
NAIMOS advances into Atiwa Forest, uncovers child labour, river diversion and heavy machinery
12 hours -
NAIMOS Task Force storms Fanteakwa South, dismantles galamsey operations
12 hours