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The Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG), has called for a thorough investigation into two scandals that hit Ghana\u2019s participation in the just-ended Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. <\/p>\n
Ghana\u2019s 4x100metres men’s relay team and light heavyweight boxer Shakur Samed were disqualified from competing at the Games, a situation that could have been avoided.<\/p>\n
A statement issued and signed by the President of SWAG, Mr. Kwabena Yeboah and copied to the GNA Sport called for a thorough investigation to prevent a recurrence in future competitions especially as Ghana prepares to host the 2023 Africa Games. <\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s such a shame our gold hopefuls who had spent years preparing for this once in a lifetime opportunity should suffer such ignominy through no fault of theirs. We expect a rigorous and exhaustive investigation into this matter to ensure it does not recur,\u201d the statement emphasized. <\/p>\n
It continued that \u201cThe SWAG also finds it most regrettable the disqualification of Ghana\u2019s light heavyweight boxer Shakur Samed for using a banned substance. <\/p>\n
\u201d A comprehensive investigation into the matter will help our sportsmen and sportswomen avoid such embarrassing situations,\u201d the statement added. <\/p>\n
SWAG wished Joseph Commey who failed to fight for gold in the featherweight division because of sudden illness well as he recuperates. <\/p>\n
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