President and executives of first-ever Ghana Para Swimming Association inducted into office in Accra
The executive of the Ghana Para Swimming Association was unveiled and introduced at a historic meeting at the premises of the National Paralympic Committee (NPC) – Ghana in Accra on Tuesday.
The new board was sworn into office by the President of the NPC – Ghana, Mr. Samson Deen, who congratulated the members and advised them to work hard to promote inclusivity in para swimming and develop other adaptive sports in the country.
Ms. Ayishatu Farida Iddriss is the first President of the Ghana Para Swimming Association, and will be supported by an experienced team of dedicated personalities who committed to pushing the para sports agenda in Ghana forward including Patron – Nana Twum Barimah, 1st Vice President – Kwesi Poku Bosompim, 2nd Vice President – Masahudu Mohammed, Secretary General Deputy Secretary-General – Seth Nti and Treasurer – Kendrick Aryee-Osumanu.
Others Board Members are Monica Younge, Mary Apedo, Captain George Nbuno Asabia, Dr. Joel Korankye, Communications and International Relations Officers: Director of Communication/PRO is Michael Obeng who will be assisted by Haruna Mubarak of Joy Sports and Yasmine Adams Saeed as Director of International Relations.
The association will operate under the umbrella of the National Paralympic Committee and with the purpose of creating opportunities for swimmers with disabilities across the country and prepare them for local and international competitions.
The Ghana Para Swimming Association is expected to work closely with NPC-Ghana, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, National Sports Authority (NSA), international federations, and other stakeholders to scout, nurture, groom and promote talents in para swimming with a long-term vision of competing at the Paralympic Games.
The establishment of the Para Swimming Association is seen as a major boost for athletes with disabilities who have long yearned for structured support and recognition as Ghana pushes for broader representation in global sporting events.
On the same day, some sports journalists were appointed to serve on various para sports federations.
Mr. Samson Deen who is also President of African Paralympic Committee (APC) commended the media men and women for accepting to serve and promote para sports in Ghana.
By Sammy Heywood Okine