{"id":164829,"date":"2024-03-23T19:37:29","date_gmt":"2024-03-23T19:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/23\/you-have-been-outstanding-akufo-addo-to-ghanas-all-african-games-contingent\/"},"modified":"2024-03-23T19:37:29","modified_gmt":"2024-03-23T19:37:29","slug":"you-have-been-outstanding-akufo-addo-to-ghanas-all-african-games-contingent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/23\/you-have-been-outstanding-akufo-addo-to-ghanas-all-african-games-contingent\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cYou have been outstanding\u201d &#8211; Akufo-Addo to Ghana\u2019s All African Games contingent"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Ghanaian athletes who participated in the 13th African Games held in Accra.<\/p>\n<p>The Ghanaian contingent amassed a record-breaking total of sixty-eight (68) medals, comprising nineteen (19) gold, twenty-nine (29) silver, and twenty (20) bronze, marking the nation\u2019s most significant achievement to date.<\/p>\n<p>In a statement issued on Saturday, March 23, 2024, following the event\u2019s conclusion, the President lauded the team\u2019s performance.<\/p>\n<p>He noted that their accomplishments have not only honoured Ghana but have also motivated a new cohort of athletes.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo each and every member of the Ghanaian team, I commend you for your dedication, perseverance and unwavering commitment to excellence. Your excellent achievements have not only brought glory to our nation but have also inspired a new generation of sportspersons across our beloved country. You have showcased the best of Ghana to the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>President Akufo-Addo expressed gratitude to the team and the citizens for their faith in the government and for disregarding the sceptics who advocated for the games\u2019 cancellation.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTo the people of Ghana, I thank you for believing in the ability of the Government to host the Games, for the first time in our history. I am also grateful that you did not listen to the naysayers who doubted our nation\u2019s resolve, and urged us to cancel the games,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>He reiterated his pledge to leverage sports as an instrument for national advancement and cohesion.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs we bask in the glory of this unprecedented success, let us also reaffirm our commitment to promoting sports as a tool for national development and unity. Together, we can harness the power of sports to build a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous Ghana for generations to come.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1031602\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/AKUFO-ADDO-ALL-GAMES.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1809\" height=\"2560\"  \/><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>\u2014\u2014<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has conveyed his heartfelt congratulations to the Ghanaian athletes who participated in the 13th African Games held in Accra. 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