Also known as: GOC
Ghana Olympic Committee — organizational body managing the country's Olympic participation and grassroots sports initiatives, active in 2026 sports development.
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The Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) is set to resume construction works on the long-delayed OlympAfrica project at Amasaman, with groundwork scheduled to begin on a multipurpose sports hall in June. …
GOC given June deadline for stalled OlympAfrica projectThe Ghanaian Times
… Addressing the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) and the Commonwealth Games Association (CGA) General Assembly at its annual delegates congress last Saturday at the Best Western Premier Hotel, GOC President, Mr Richard Akpokavie, said he expects Ghana to send a contingent of approxim …
40 athletes for Glasgow Commonwealth GamesJoy Online
The Ghana Olympic Committee is expected to begin work on the OlympAfrica project at Amasaman in June 2026. …
GOC commits $100k to OlympAfrica project, set to begin in JuneJoy Online
Ghana will compete in seven out of the ten disciplines at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has confirmed. …
Glasgow 2026: Ghana to compete in athletics, boxing, five other disciplines at Commonwealth GamesThe Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) says it is yet to receive funding from government to begin preparations for this year’s Commonwealth Games, and the Youth Olympics Games. …
GOC expecting funds to commence preparations for C’wlth Games, Youth Olympics –AkpokavieJoy Online
President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Richard Akpokavie, has appealed to the government to release funds for Ghana’s Commonwealth Games preparations. …
Ghana’s Commonwealth Games participation in limbo over gov’t’s reluctance to release fundsJoy Online
The Ghana Olympic Committee will present a contingent of 40 athletes and coaches at the Commonwealth Games 2026. …
Glasgow 2026: Ghana to present 40 athletes for Commonwealth GamesJoy Online
… Mr Assafuah appealed to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, the National Sports Authority, and the Ghana Olympic Committee to urgently provide financial support to facilitate Ghana’s participation in upcoming international tournaments. …
Assafuah calls for urgent gov’t intervention to save Ghana tennisThe Ghana Olympic Committee has launched a Central Planning Committee chaired by Kobena Mensah Woyome to organise the Tour du Ghana 2026, with members from the GOC, Ghana Cycling Federation, National Sports Authority, and other agencies. The GOC President said the event aims to promote cycling and inspire youth participation in the sport.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Olympic Committee has launched a Central Planning Committee chaired by Kobena Mensah Woyome to organise the Tour du Ghana 2026, with members from the GOC, Ghana Cycling Federation, National Sports Authority, and other agencies. The GOC President said the event aims to promote cycling and inspire youth participation in the sport.
8 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The 7th edition of PRURide will take place on 6 September 2026 at Borteyman Highway, with male elite cyclists covering 112km and female cyclists covering 67.2km. Winners in each category will receive GH¢15,000, with prize money also awarded to finishers placing 2nd through 10th and special category winners.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Presidency dissolved the National Sports Authority Board on 2 September 2026, less than nine months after its inauguration, creating uncertainty around the Authority's grassroots-development mandate and the proposed Constituency Games initiative. An opinion piece argues the incoming board must preserve useful prior work and institutional continuity rather than starting from scratch.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama dissolved the NSA governing board on 2 September; the Sports Act, 2016 mandates that any new board include one representative each from the Ghana Olympic Committee and National Paralympic Committee, though the Act does not guarantee current office-holders will be reappointed.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President John Dramani Mahama has dissolved the governing board of the National Sports Authority, chaired by Dr Fred Awaah, with immediate effect. The affected board and eight others will be reconstituted in due course.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Golden Maidens will play a two-day international friendly against Côte d'Ivoire at Accra Sports Stadium on September 10–11, with senior government and sports officials in attendance.
1 September 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Football Association has opened a two-day FIFA Amateur Football Environment Analysis programme in Accra (August 25–26, 2026) led by FIFA Technical Experts Ali Mwebe and Serame Ezekiel Letsoaka to assess the state of amateur football and identify ways to strengthen the player development pathway. The programme brings together GFA leadership, government ministries, and sporting stakeholders.
27 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's badminton team won one gold, one silver and two bronze medals at the Badminton Grand Slam 2026 tournament at Borteyman Sports Complex, placing second among 38 countries. The Ghana Olympic Committee described the achievement as the country's strongest individual-event showing at an Olympic qualifier in 64 years and a signal of Ghana's readiness for the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar and the 2028 Olympic Games.
25 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Taekwondo Federation plans to roll out a new awareness campaign next month in Kumasi to develop the sport nationally and nurture a new generation of performers. The initiative, approved by the Ghana Education Service and Ghana National Association of Private Schools, will target school children and later expand to the four most deprived regions.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce has donated 600 pairs of footwear and 1,520 peace T-shirts to the National Sports Authority to support grassroots sports development through the Constituency Games. Officials said the initiative aims to ensure no child is excluded from sports opportunities due to location or background.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce has donated 2,120 sports essentials—including 600 pairs of footwear and 1,520 T-shirts—to the National Sports Authority to support grassroots sports development through the Constituency Games.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce and Industry has donated 2,120 sports items comprising 600 pairs of footwear and 1,520 T-shirts to the National Sports Authority to support the upcoming Constituency Games and grassroots sports development. Former Black Stars captain Andre Ayew was among sporting leaders present at the donation ceremony on August 18, 2026.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Motor Traffic and Transport Department says it is ready to partner with PRURide to make Accra a model city for safe commercial riding, emphasizing safety and dignity for cyclists. The 2026 PRURide launch brought together stakeholders including the Ghana Cycling Federation, Ghana Police Service, and the University of Ghana to support a safer and greener environment for cyclists on Accra's roads.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
SWAG, founded in 1968, celebrated its 58th anniversary on Monday, reflecting on nearly six decades of sports journalism and advocacy while pledging commitment to equipping emerging sports journalists with skills to thrive in a digital landscape.
5 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Team Ghana earned two medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow: Zinabu Issah won silver in the women's T57 shot put and Amadu Mohammed claimed bronze in men's 55kg boxing. The Ghana Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association Ghana praised the athletes' courage, resilience and determination.
4 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghanaian bantamweight boxer Amadu Mohammed advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's Bantamweight (55kg) event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after defeating Temakau Eriu in his opening bout. Ghana Olympic Committee President Richard Akpokavi described Mohammed as one of Ghana's top boxers and a potential medalist for the Games.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Badminton Association has signed an MoU with Special Olympics Ghana to expand opportunities for athletes with intellectual disabilities to participate in badminton, including access to coaching, competitions, and technical training programmes ahead of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle.
23 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana League Clubs Association has urged clubs in the Ghana Premier League, Division One League, and Women Premier League to apply for Social Security and National Insurance Trust (SSNIT) Clearance Certificates ahead of the new season, with a deadline of July 27. The certificates are required under the Club Licensing programme to ensure contributions are made for players' retirement and post-career wellbeing.
22 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Frederick Lartey Otu was re-elected for a consecutive third term as Ghana Taekwondo Federation president at the federation's Elective Congress held at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, polling 16 votes to Charles Tsibo Cromwell's 11. Maxwell Theodore Alornyo won the Vice President position with 14 votes.
20 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Frederick Lartey Otu was re-elected President of the Ghana Taekwondo Federation, securing 16 of 27 votes cast at the 2026 Elective Congress to defeat Charles Tsibo Cromwell's 11 votes. Otu begins a third term with priorities including grassroots development, constitutional reforms, and strengthening Ghana's presence ahead of the 2028 Olympic Games.
19 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's premier urban cycling event, Pruride, will return for its seventh edition with a 30km fun ride on August 22 and an elite race on September 6, featuring male cyclists competing over 112km and female cyclists over 62km, with the overall winner receiving GHS15,000.
15 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Taekwondo Federation president Frederick Lartey Otu, who is seeking a third term ahead of the federation's elective congress on July 18, 2026, has called on members to avoid acts that could disrupt the federation's peace and stability, stating that his candidacy falls within GTF rules aligned with World Taekwondo provisions.
14 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's Deputy Head of Mission has described the Ghana House Project as a strategic platform to showcase the country's economy, culture, investment opportunities, tourism potential, creative industries and sporting excellence ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. The High Commissioner characterised the initiative as a national statement of intent to leverage global platforms for Ghana's development objectives, extending beyond ceremonial events to focus on economic diplomacy, market opening, and investor connection.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Olympic Committee president says the Ghana House project, launched in London on July 8, 2026, represents a major opportunity to advance Ghana's economic diplomacy agenda and position the country as an investment destination. The initiative is designed to promote Ghanaian products and services, facilitate trade partnerships, showcase tourism and creative industries, and strengthen diaspora relationships.
9 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Taekwondo Federation president Frederick Otu Lartey is running for another four-year term, promising to strengthen grassroots development across regions. His previous term is credited with introducing Para Taekwondo, Ghana's bronze medal at the 2015 World Para Taekwondo Championships, third place in Africa at 2021 African Para Championships, and Patricia Kyeremeh's historic qualification to the Paris Paralympic Games.
25 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Commonwealth Games Association has confirmed participation at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, with close to 40 athletes selected across athletics, boxing, judo, para-athletics, para-powerlifting, para-swimming, swimming, track cycling, and weightlifting. Ghana's Olympic Committee President said the team was selected based on strict performance criteria and rigorous technical validation to send high-performance contenders.
11 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Commonwealth Games Association Ghana has confirmed participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), with close to 40 athletes expected to compete across nine disciplines including athletics, boxing, judo, para-athletics, para-powerlifting, para-swimming, swimming, track cycling, and weightlifting.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Commonwealth Games Association Ghana has confirmed participation in the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow (July 23–August 2), fielding close to 40 athletes across nine disciplines including athletics, boxing, judo, para-athletics, para-powerlifting, para-swimming, swimming, track cycling, and weightlifting. Selection was based on strict performance criteria and available quotas, with each discipline undergoing rigorous technical validation.
10 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The President of the African Paralympic Committee has urged Ghanaians to work collectively to promote sports as a national asset, warning that persistent negativity and public disputes within the sports ecosystem undermine efforts to attract private-sector investment and corporate sponsorship. He emphasized that corporate sponsorship depends on confidence, visibility, and value creation, and called for stakeholders to consciously package and market Ghanaian sports to demonstrate professionalism and growth potential.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Olympic Committee confirmed that Ghana will participate in seven disciplines—athletics, boxing, judo, para athletics, para powerlifting, para swimming, and weightlifting—at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with a 40-member delegation. The reduced contingent reflects both Ghana's selection and sweeping cuts to the Commonwealth Games programme, which was reduced from 19 sports to 10 following cost-saving measures.
20 May 2026 · Daily Guide →