Ministry of Sports — Ghanaian government entity overseeing national athletics, World Cup preparations, and support for athletes; recently criticized for travel logistics and visa processing.
… The controversy escalated further on Thursday when members of the horse racing community took to the streets, demonstrating in Accra and petitioning the Presidency, the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, and the Ministry of Sports. …
Madam Belinda Bukari, the Acting National Director of Special Olympics Ghana (SOG), has appealed to the Ministry of Sports and government to invest and support the organisation to nurture talents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. …
… Ampem said the committee expects to conclude fundraising activities within the next two weeks before handing over the total amount raised to the Ministry of Sports for utilisation. …
The former Member of Parliament for Afram Plains North and National Coordinator for Recreation and Wellness at the Ministry of Sports, Seyram Betty Krosbi Mensah, has called on women across Ghana to actively participate in political leadership and decision-making processes to dri …
… Also present at the meeting was Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Chief Executive Officer of the National Sports Authority, and the Chief Director of the Ministry of Sports, Wilhemina Asamoah. …
… However, the events preceding the feat have gained more traction than the fact. ‘‘The Ministry of Sports in Ghana needs to better, don’t set us for failure. …
… Saminu did not hold back in his remarks, calling for improved planning from the sports authorities to better support elite athletes representing the country on the global stage. “The Ministry of Sports in Ghana needs to do better, don’t set us up for failure,” he said. …
… Initiatives like the partnership between the Church of Pentecost and the Ministry of Sports aim to incorporate moral, emotional, and psychological support into athlete development. …
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Dr Clemence Gyato over the August 22 demolition of the Accra Race Course at Borteyman, as investigators seek to determine who ordered the destruction and under what authority. The Accra Turf Club reports that approximately 200 armed men with heavy machinery demolished over 100 horse stables, track railings and other structures, prompting horse racing community members to demonstrate and petition the government.
The Criminal Investigation Department has arrested Dr Clemence Gyato over the August 22 demolition of the Accra Race Course at Borteyman, as investigators seek to determine who ordered the destruction and under what authority. The Accra Turf Club reports that approximately 200 armed men with heavy machinery demolished over 100 horse stables, track railings and other structures, prompting horse racing community members to demonstrate and petition the government.
Samson Selorm Dogbe, a 33-year-old Ghanaian massage therapist and personal trainer, became the first Ghanaian to win overall at the IFBB Mr Equinox International Bodybuilding Championship in Abidjan in February 2026, securing his second professional card in men's classic physique. He is now seeking support as he prepares to compete in an IFBB championship in Spain.
The Acting National Director of Special Olympics Ghana has appealed to the Ministry of Sports and government to invest in the organisation to nurture talents of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Eight athletes selected from across the 16 regions will represent Ghana at the international Special Olympics Games in Santiago, Chile in 2027.
Ghana's Ambassador to the United States dismissed reports that only 3 of 150 Ghanaian football supporters secured visas for the 2026 World Cup, stating the figure was incorrect. He attributed consular delays to heightened demand from World Cup preparations and noted that applicants going through the Ministry of Sports face tight interview schedules with limited appeal time.
Ghana's World Cup fundraising campaign has received contributions from the Bank of Ghana (GH¢5 million), Ghana Revenue Authority (US$300,000), SIC Insurance (GH¢1 million), Timeline and Innovation Company Limited (GH¢2 million total), and the National Pensions Regulatory Authority (GH¢500,000). The fundraising committee is in its final phase with about two weeks remaining before the tournament begins on June 11.
Former MP Seyram Betty Krosbi Mensah called on women to actively participate in political leadership and decision-making, emphasizing that women must prepare, compete, and take up leadership roles to ensure equal representation in governance and inclusive national development. The appeal was made at a Women Empowerment & Leadership Training Programme in Accra that brought together women from across Ghana for mentorship and capacity building.
International actor Boris Kodjoe met with Ghana's Sports Minister Kofi Adams to discuss his company Full Circle Streamline Travel, which plans to offer World Cup travel packages for Ghanaian fans attending the 2026 tournament in the US, Canada, and Mexico. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration between Ghana's sports sector and private industry in sports tourism.
Ghana's relay team finished second to China in 38.09 seconds to secure automatic qualification for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing, their fourth consecutive appearance. However, athletes have criticized the Sports Ministry and Ghana Athletics for poor travel arrangements, including late ticket distribution and inadequate recovery time before competition.
Abdul Rasheed Saminu, Ghana's 100m record holder, has criticized the Sports Ministry's travel arrangements following the men's 4x100m relay team's qualification for the World Athletics Championships, calling the arrangements poor and saying athletes competed with jet lag and insufficient recovery after a 14-hour flight and 16-hour layover.
The article explores the personal and emotional challenges athletes endure behind their public achievements, citing Asamoah Gyan's 2010 World Cup penalty miss as an example of how athletes carry stories of heartbreak and resilience that go unnoticed by fans celebrating their moments on the field.