{"id":74833,"date":"2023-06-09T13:27:18","date_gmt":"2023-06-09T13:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/09\/awinongya-heads-to-junior-olympics-with-new-joliet-mayor-support\/"},"modified":"2023-06-09T13:27:18","modified_gmt":"2023-06-09T13:27:18","slug":"awinongya-heads-to-junior-olympics-with-new-joliet-mayor-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/06\/09\/awinongya-heads-to-junior-olympics-with-new-joliet-mayor-support\/","title":{"rendered":"Awinongya Heads To Junior Olympics&#8230; With New Joliet Mayor Support"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Joseph Awinongya Jr (L) and the Mayor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Eighteen-time National Champion and number one ranked USA Boxing amateur boxer, Joseph Awinongya Jr has attracted the attention of newly elected Joliet Mayor, Terry D\u2019Arcy, as he prepares to compete in the Junior Olympics.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor D\u2019Arcy has been actively involved in uplifting the sports scene in the city with a shared vision of promoting athleticism and fostering talents.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m committed to supporting young talented athletes here in Joliet even before my election as the mayor of the city and will continue to shape the lives of our young athletes with the resources available to me,\u201d Mayor D\u2019Arcy said when Joseph Awinongya Jr and family paid a courtesy call on him to congratulate him on his election as the mayor of the city.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJoseph Awinongya Jr is an exceptional young athlete who has captured the hearts of the Joliet community with his unwavering dedication and exceptional skills,\u201d the Joliet Mayor added.<\/p>\n<p>Born and raised in Joliet, Awinongya Jr\u2019s passion for sports, coupled with a relentless work ethics, has propelled him to become a formidable competitor in boxing.<\/p>\n<p>He recently graduated with an Associates of Art and Science from Joliet Junior College and is heading to St Francis University this summer for a degree.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will take up the cost of your education at the university for the entire duration of your course having followed your exploits not only as an athlete but in academics as well,\u201d Mayor D\u2019Arcy said.<\/p>\n<p>The Joliet Mayor is set to create a legacy of athletic achievement and a foundation for future generations together with Joseph Awinongya Jr as a model for young talents.<\/p>\n<p>With a consistent display of remarkable prowess in boxing, garnering numerous accolades and recognition, Awinongya Jr goes into this year\u2019s Junior Olympics with confidence by this announcement and support from the mayor of the city of his birth.<\/p>\n<p>The four-time Junior Olympics champion, Joseph Awinongya Jr acknowledged the contribution of the former Mayor of Joliet Bob O\u2019Dekirk and the collaborative spirit shared by Mayor D\u2019Arcy and the city of Joliet.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI\u2019m extremely grateful for this support and collaborative spirit shared by you and the community,\u201d Awinongya Jr stated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>CAPTION:<\/strong> Joseph Awinongya Jr (L) and the Mayor<\/p>\n<p><!-- AI CONTENT END 2 -->\n\t<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Joseph Awinongya Jr (L) and the Mayor \u00a0 Eighteen-time National Champion and number one ranked USA Boxing amateur boxer, Joseph Awinongya Jr has attracted the attention of newly elected Joliet Mayor, Terry D\u2019Arcy, as he prepares to compete in the Junior Olympics. 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