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Ghana to participate in West African
Canoe Kayak Championship
Accra, July 15, Ghanadot/GNA – Ghana will participate in the
West African Canoe Kayak Championship scheduled for Cote
d’Ivoire in October.
The championship expected to draw participation from
countries within the sub-region will mark Ghana’s first ever
appearance at such an important international competition.
Jonathan Tackie-Komme, Chairman of the Ghana Rowing and
Canoe Association confirmed this to GNA Sports on Wednesday
when the Association presented equipment worth 11,500 Pounds
Sterling to the National Sports Council (NSC) in Accra.
The equipment made up of 26 Canoes and 30 paddles were
donated by the International Canoe Federation, (ICF) which
is headquartered in Switzerland to promote and develop the
sport in the country.
As part of efforts towards putting together a formidable
team for the event and future competitions, Tackie-Komme
said the Association will soon organize series of
championship to unearth budding talents in the sport.
Mr Tackie-Komme explained that the Association has visited
Akosombo to organize people around the lakeside in
preparation for such competitions while efforts are far
advanced to get communities along the coastal belt including
Ga Mashie, Tema, Nungua, Teshie, Osu, La, Ada and Elmina as
well as others in readiness for the sport.
“Efforts are also underway to get communities along the
Volta River and notable water bodies including the Tono and
Vea irrigation Dams in the Upper East Region and the Botanga
Irrigation Dam in the Northern Region as partners to develop
the sport.”
Mr Tackie-Komme added that the Association intends to
incorporate the sport into the nation’s Festivals to unite
and improve the health of the populace as well as the
institution of a national championship.
He therefore used the occasion to appeal to corporate bodies
for support towards the promotion and development of the
sport in the country.
Mr Worlanyo Agrah, acting Chief Executive Officer of the NSC
received the equipment and assured that they will be
channeled through the intended bodies for the intended
purposes.
GNA
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