Corporate Ghana stepped away from office desks and boardrooms on Saturday, August 29, 2026, for a day of sporting competition, fitness, entertainment and networking at the JoySports Invitational Tournament 2026.
Held at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, Legon, the annual corporate sporting event brought together employees, executives, CEOs, institutions and sports enthusiasts for a packed programme designed to promote healthy competition and strengthen workplace relationships.
Activities began at 6:00 am with a morning walk, followed by an energetic aerobics session before participants moved to various competition venues across the facility.
The tournament featured a wide range of sporting and recreational activities, including football, swimming, table tennis, Scrabble, chess, tag of peace, board games and ludo.
One of the highlights was the much-anticipated CEO penalty shootout, which featured both male and female executives. Participants also competed in fun activities such as the lime-and-spoon race, sack race and 100-metre sprint.
Among the notable personalities who attended the event was Ayawaso West Wuogon Member of Parliament, John Dumelo, who served as special guest of honour.
Football generated some of the biggest moments of the day, with corporate teams battling for victory and bragging rights as supporters cheered from the sidelines.
The competitive spirit extended beyond the football pitch, with participants testing their skills and concentration in table tennis, Scrabble, chess and various board games.
The physical challenges provided another source of excitement, with the lime-and-spoon and sack races testing participants’ balance and coordination, while the 100-metre sprint offered an opportunity for competitors to demonstrate their speed.
The CEO penalty shootout also attracted considerable attention as corporate leaders traded their usual boardroom roles for the pressure of the penalty spot.
By the close of proceedings, the tournament had delivered more than sporting competition, providing a platform for colleagues to bond, executives to interact in a relaxed environment and participating companies to strengthen professional relationships.
In all, 34 companies, including sponsors, participated in the 2026 edition.
They included McDan Group, Equity Health Insurance, Labadi Beach, 3D Wireless Plus, Best Education Services Limited, Royal Kingdom Estate, The Chosen Hospital & Fertility Centre, Adansi Travels, AlSale Services, Piwak Natural Health, Ghana Publishing Company Limited, Old Mutual, Fair Wages and Salaries Commission, La Community Bank, Premier Health Insurance, Valex Lease Equipment Limited, The Luckiest, Narh-Bita Hospital, Latex Foam, Volta Catch, SIC, Heritage Christian University, National Petroleum Authority, Minerals Commission, National Identification Authority, Axis Pension Trust, Ayuda Hub, Sapholda Ventures, Tema Oil Refinery, Toyota Ghana Limited, Virtual Security Africa, MoMo Fintech, Multimedia Group and GIMPA.
The 2026 tournament was powered by Luckiest and supported by Toyota, Superior Quality, the Minerals Commission, Ayuda, Latex Foam, Vallex Lease-Equip Ltd and Virtual Security Africa.
