By: Francis Ofori
Accra, June 19, GNA-The Ghana Olympic Committee, (GOC) led by its President, Mr. Richard Akpokavie has called on the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) to discuss ways to enhance media visibility by strengthening relations between the two institutions.
The visit was to also officially present the new GOC administration to the leadership of SWAG since assuming office a few months ago.
Mr. Akpokavie in his remarks, affirmed the GOC’s commitment to transparency and improved media engagement to promote Olympic sports and the interest of athletes.
He highlighted the importance of the media in shaping public interest in Olympic disciplines and pledged stronger cooperation between the two bodies.
As part of maintaining a long-lasting relationship with SWAG, he said the GOC intends to introduce joint initiatives including media workshops, press briefings, and regular stakeholder engagements to keep the media updated on its day-to-day activities.
The GOC President took the opportunity to invite the leadership to the forthcoming Olympic day at the Accra Sports Stadium, which is to commemorate the founding of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
Mr. Akpokavie thanked the Sports Writers Association of Ghana for its continued support, particularly in promoting Olympic disciplines.
Mr. Kwabena Yeboah, President of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana commended the GOC’s inclusive approach, describing the engagement as timely and necessary for the growth of sports.
“As someone who has seen you as a player, an administrator, I think you are in a very good position to lead the GOC. It demands a lot of humility, readiness to learn and collaboration and these are the qualities we have already seen in your leadership, so I am very confident that you are on the right path,” he said.
He urged the leadership of the GOC to accept criticism from journalists and remain open to feedback.
Also present at the meeting were Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, Mr. Evans Yeboah, Mr. Bawah Fuseini, Mr. Kenneth Odeng Adade and Mr. George Owusu Ansah.
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Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade