Immediate past President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr. Ben Nunoo Mensah, believes Ghana Sports must do well and not struggle in the current political dispensation.
While sharing some moments with the lone bronze medalist at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, Amadu Mohammed, he revealed that the National Democratic Congress (NDC) has experienced sporting administrators like Ernest Thompson, himself, B.T. Baba, Albert K. Frimpong, Nii Lante Vanderpuye, Samson Deen, Kofi Mainoo, Yaw Ampofo Ankrah and others who can be consulted for a strategic plan to salvage Ghana Sports.
It looks like the nation is stagnant in the realms of international sports while others are developing and investing in human resources and infrastructure.
HRH Nii Kojo Ashiefie Papanyira I, as he is known, said Ghana is blessed with talent in every sport, even winter sports, but the passion for sports in Ghana is also on another level as it fluctuates, going up and down.
He served as President of the GOC for eight years, and in his reign Ghana won a bronze medal, the first time in 29 years, and also five medals at the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games.
He expressed that one has to consult a lot and be humble in leadership to learn more.
He commended the athletes who represented Ghana at the recent Commonwealth Games and prayed they would perform better.
He commended Amadu Mohammed for keeping the fire burning in the camp of the Black Bombers by bringing home a medal.
Nii Kojo Ashiefie Papanyira I, who is Ga Noryaa Mantse, presented GHC 5,000 to Amadu on a promise to the Black Bomber if he reaches the medal zone. He missed the GHC 15,000 for gold and GHC 10,000 for silver.
Ben Nunoo Mensah is a boxing fan; however, he became President of the Ghana Weightlifting Federation and served on their continental board.
He is currently the Vice President of the ANOCA Marketing Commission and a member of its Games Commission.
By Sammy Heywood Okine
