The MultiMedia Group has indefinitely postponed the 2025 JoySports Invitational Tournament, which was scheduled for this weekend.

In a joint statement signed by Francis Fiifi Koomson, General Manager, Joy Brands and David Max Fugar, General Manager, Sales and Customer Service, the Group said the decision was ''made in solidarity with the bereaved families and in respectful observance of the national mood. We also acknowledge that many of the participating companies had expressed similar sentiments and indicated their unavailability to participate under the current circumstances.''

This follows the tragic helicopter crash that occurred on Wednesday, August 6, at Sikaman in the Adansi Akrofuom area of the Ashanti Region, claiming the lives of all eight individuals on board.

The victims of the tragic crash are:

• Dr Edward Omane Boamah, Minister for Defence
• Alhaji Dr Ibrahim Murtala Mohammed, Minister for Environment
• Alhaji Muniru Mohammed, Acting Deputy National Security Coordinator
• Dr Samuel Sarpong, Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC)
• Mr Samuel Aboagye, Former Parliamentary Candidate
• Squadron Leader Peter Bafimi Anala
• Flying Officer Twum Ampadu
• Sergeant Ernest Addo

Government has since declared three days of national mourning and reflection.

''A new date for the tournament will be communicated to all participating companies in due course as we engage managers of the stadium today.''

''We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and deeply appreciate your continued support,'' the statement added.

Up to forty-eight organizations have signed up for the tournament, which was originally scheduled for August 9, 2025, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

Among the companies are Royal Sweet Limited, Ayuda Hub Limited, Peeva Beverages, Emigoh Ghana Limited, The Luckiest *712#, Sapholda Ventures Limited, Heritage Christian University, Premier Health Insurance, Axis Pension Trust, Nkulenu Industries Limited, ARB Apex Bank PLC, and Sawer-Nanor & Sons Company Limited.

Also taking part are Piwak Natural Health, the Ghana Interbank Payment and Settlement Systems (GhIPSS), the National Identification Authority, IS Evolutions Consult Limited, Multichoice Ghana (DStv), McDan Group, Consolidated Shipping Agencies Limited, Tropo Farms Limited, Old Mutual, BulkClix Apps Limited, Alsale Services Limited, Aldrich Care Solutions, the National Insurance Commission, Omni BSIC, Star Assurance Limited, Serene Insurance, Zenith Bank, and Koa Impact Limited.

Other confirmed participants include the Youth Employment Agency, DHL, the Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG), Adansi Travels, Ashfoam, Equity Health Insurance, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Labadi Beach Hotel, the Multimedia Group Limited (MGL), La Community Bank, Kantanka Herbal Pharmaceuticals, GOIL, SIC Life, and Yak Decor.

These organisations will compete in a variety of disciplines, including aerobics, football, basketball throw, table tennis, lawn tennis, swimming, sack race, 100-metre dash, volleyball, lime and spoon, tug of peace, chess, ludo, oware, armwrestling, scrabble, and e-games.