Board members of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) have donated to the newly established Ghana Sports Fund during a working visit by the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to the Olympic House in Accra.
The visit marked a rare move by the minister, who chose to meet the GOC leadership at their offices rather than host them at the ministry, a gesture seen as respect for the autonomy of the Olympic movement.
The GOC delegation was led by its president, Richard Akpokavie, who welcomed the government team and held discussions on preparations for major international competitions, including the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
During the meeting, both sides stressed the need for long-term investment in athlete development and preparation, moving away from the practice of last-minute planning for international tournaments.
The highlight of the engagement came when GOC board members announced a personal donation to support the Ghana Sports Fund. The contribution, presented during the meeting, was intended to encourage wider support for the initiative from the private sector.
Akpokavie said the fund would help reduce Ghana’s heavy reliance on government funding and provide greater support for a wider range of sporting disciplines.
Minister Adams welcomed the gesture and assured that the fund would be managed with transparency to support infrastructure development, athlete welfare and grassroots talent identification.
