Mr. Richard Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), has challenged baseball athletes to live by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) values of Excellence, Respect, and Friendship.

He urged the athletes to uphold these values during the launch of the 2025 Baseball League in Accra.

The GOC President emphasised the importance of encouraging broader participation by young athletes across all sporting disciplines and playing by Olympic ideals, stating, “The Ghana Olympic Committee is focused on athlete development across the board, and we emphasise that athletes must be guided by the Olympic values.”

He highlighted the transformative power of sports, describing it as a vital tool for youth empowerment and national development.

“Anytime I get an opportunity to be among young athletes, I get excited because sports has done a lot for me personally, and sports has the power to really do a lot of good things,”

“Sports has the power to make young people better human beings—for themselves, for their families, and for the country,” he noted.

Mr. Akpokavie encouraged players of the various teams to stay involved in sports, noting that the skills they develop will benefit them beyond their playing careers.

He congratulated Mr. Ernest Danso, President of the Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation, and his team for their dedication to the development of the sport.

The GOC President also gave special mention to Mr. Albert Frimpong, a pioneer of baseball and softball in Ghana, acknowledging his personal commitment to the sport.

Present at the 2025 Baseball League launch were:

• Mr. Bawah Fuseini (Ghana Athletics)
• Mr. Charles Osei Asibey (Ghana Armwrestling)
• Mr. Mohammed Muniru Kassim (GOC Secretary General)
• Mr. Owusu Ansah Asare (Ghana Cricket)
• Mr. George Owusu Ansah (Sports for All)