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The poor condition of several sports facilities in the country has sparked public outrage over how these structures are being managed by authorities.<\/p>\n
The affected stadiums include the Ho Sports Complex, Navrongo Sports Complex, Dormaa Multipurpose Sports Complex, Azumah Nelson Sports Complex in Kaneshie, and the Essipong Stadium.<\/p>\n
Despite public concerns, these issues seem to be ignored by both the Ministry of Youth and Sports and other sporting authorities who are yet to respond.<\/p>\n
This GhanaWeb feature highlights the constituencies housing these neglected stadiums.<\/p>\n
Ho Central constituency<\/strong><\/p>\n The Ho Sports Complex, located in the Ho Central constituency, is in a state of neglect. In a video shared by sports journalist Saddick Adams on X, the pitch is overrun with weeds, and many seats are either broken or missing, giving the stadium an abandoned look.<\/p>\n The roofing and other parts of the stadium are also in poor condition, making it unsafe for sporting events.<\/p>\n The stadium hosted the 2023 Independence Day celebration.<\/p>\n Watch video of the state of the stadium below:<\/strong><\/p>\n Ho Sports stadium today.<\/p>\n It was completed in March 2023 and hosted Independence Day celebrations. pic.twitter.com\/VTkoOWrFB5<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) July 22, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Okaikwei South constituency<\/p>\n The Azumah Nelson Sports Complex in North Kaneshie, Accra, is in a deplorable state after years of neglect, as reported by citinewsroom.com.<\/p>\n The facility, part of a 2018 project to build 10 Youth Resource Centers, was intended to be a multipurpose sports center but remains incomplete and in disrepair.<\/p>\n Built in the 1970s, the complex served as a training base for the Black Stars during the 1978 AFCON but has since deteriorated significantly.<\/p>\n Watch video of the state of the stadium below:<\/p>\n Once a Pride, Now a Shadow: Azumah Nelson Sports Complex in Despair #ChannelOneNews<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/hbmobVfa66<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 CITI FM 97.3 (@Citi973) June 28, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Dormaa constituency<\/p>\n The Dormaa Multipurpose Sports Complex, which cost seven million cedis to construct, has been abandoned since 2020.<\/p>\n The FIFA standard pitch is overgrown with weeds, and the running tracks are covered in plants.<\/p>\n The spectator stands are the only completed part of the project, with washrooms still in good condition.<\/p>\n The complex was supposed to include various sports facilities and amenities, but the project remains unfinished.<\/p>\n 3. Watch video of the state of the stadium below:<\/p>\n NEXT on #HappySports<\/a>: Our investigation into the delayed multi-purpose sports stadiums across the country after six years continues with a look at the Dormaa Multipurpose Sports Complex.<\/p>\n [PHOTOS]: Current state of the Dormaa Multipurpose Sports Complex.\ud83d\udc47\ud83c\udffe https:\/\/t.co\/oecjMBCyUA pic.twitter.com\/wqjC7z6PsA<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Happy Sports (@HappySportsGh) July 9, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Essikado Ketan constituency<\/p>\n Two years after the announcement of the Essipong Stadium\u2019s construction in the Essikado-Ketan constituency, the stadium is in a dire state.<\/p>\n The ceilings are falling apart, and the restrooms are deteriorating.<\/p>\n The entire facility is in shambles, with worn-out chairs and exposed metal posing safety hazards. The Navrongo Sports Complex is overrun with weeds due to a lack of maintenance.<\/p>\n The main pitch, intended to be covered with green grass, is now filled with weeds.<\/p>\n Some seats are broken or missing, as highlighted in a post by Saddick Adams on X.<\/p>\n Despite public outcry, it remains to be seen what actions the sports ministry will take to address the worsening conditions of these stadiums.<\/p>\n 5.View the state of the stadium below:<\/p>\n https:\/\/t.co\/MPHGLIL6qx pic.twitter.com\/qd9TVlAevk<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) July 23, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Source: www.ghanaweb.com<\/p>\n <\/p><\/div>\n\n
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Navrongo Central constituency<\/p>\n\n