Deputy Director-General of the National Sports Authority, Veronica Commey, has addressed concerns over alleged food shortages at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra. …
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… f world and African athletics.Ghana’s Chief of Staff, Mr Julius Debrah, led a high powered government delegation which also had Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams; former Minister of Sports, Edwin Nii Lante Vanderpuye; Board Chairman of the National Sports Authority …
CAA Senior Athletics Championships opens in AccraWorld Aquatics has rejected attempts by Ghana’s Sports Ministry and the National Sports Authority (NSA) to withdraw recognition of the Ghana Swimming Association (GSA), warning that interference could affect the country’s participation in international competitions. …
World Aquatics warns Ghana Sports Ministry over interference in Swimming Federation… The exercise, organised in partnership with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) and the National Sports Authority (NSA), would take place on May 27 and 28, 2026. …
GBIMC unveils roadmap for June 4 Elective Congress… 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 tennis… pecialized expertise and a broad educational foundation. He thus encouraged Ghanaian students to take advantage of the wonderful educational community at Bryant University, adding that, scholarships will also be offered to them. Director General of the National Sports Authority …
Bryant University Establishes Strategic Partnership With Ghana Ahead Of World Cup Base Camp… 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. …
Sports Minister Kofi Adams receives Boris Kodjoe in courtesy call led by Black Star Experience… The statement explained that once recommendations are submitted by the National Sports Authority and the relevant federation—in this case, the Ghana Athletics Association—the Ministry’s responsibility is to facilitate travel arrangements in line with the approved plan. …
Sports Ministry Responds To Relay Team Concerns… The tournament is aligned with the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations One Humanity Campaign and is supported by Beach Soccer Worldwide and the National Sports Authority. …
One Humanity International Beach Soccer Cup postponed to October 2026… Director General-National Sports Authority (NSA) Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, touching on the partnership’s importance, emphasised that it is an important exercise to make Ghana feel at home when the Black Stars eventually move there for FIFA World Cup 2026. …
Bryant University, Rhode Island delegation forge partnership with GFA, stakeholders ahead of World Cup 2026
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NSA denies food rationing claims at African Athletics Championships
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South African athlete Aiden Smith complained about alleged food rationing at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, but Deputy Director-General of the National Sports Authority Veronica Commey said she has personally inspected athletes' accommodation and confirmed there is plenty of food available.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Yesterday
NSA denies food rationing claims at African Athletics Championships
South African athlete Aiden Smith complained about alleged food rationing at the African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra, but Deputy Director-General of the National Sports Authority Veronica Commey said she has personally inspected athletes' accommodation and confirmed there is plenty of food available.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
CAA Senior Athletics Championship opens in Accra
The 24th edition of the Confederation of African Athletics Senior Athletics Championship, dubbed 'Accra 2026,' officially opened at the University of Ghana Stadium on Monday with a cultural ceremony. The six-day event features over 1,000 athletes from 49 African countries competing in more than 40 field and track events.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Tuesday 12 May
World Aquatics opposes Ghana ministry interference in Swimming Federation
World Aquatics has warned that Ghana's Sports Ministry and National Sports Authority interference in the Ghana Swimming Association could jeopardize the country's participation in international aquatics events, including the Olympic Games. The dispute arose after the NSA withdrew recognition of the GSA following petitions from swimming clubs, but World Aquatics maintains the GSA as the sole recognized national federation in Ghana.
12 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Boxing Authority elections set for June 4
The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee announced that elections to choose a substantive Executive Board for the Ghana Boxing Authority will be held on June 4 at the Accra Sports Stadium. Candidates for presidency, vice president positions, treasurer, and executive board member roles must submit nomination forms by May 19.
12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Sunday 10 May
Assafuah urges government to fund Ghana Tennis Federation immediately
The Ranking Member on Parliament's Youth and Sports Committee has called for urgent government intervention to support the Ghana Tennis Federation with financial assistance for international tournament participation. He warned that without quick support, Ghana risks missing important competitions that provide critical exposure and development for athletes.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Thursday 7 May
Bryant University selected as Ghana Black Stars World Cup base camp
Bryant University in Rhode Island has been officially selected by Ghana's national football team as their base camp for the upcoming World Cup, where the team will train and stay during the tournament. The partnership aims to extend beyond athletics to foster educational and economic collaboration between the university and Ghana.
7 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Sports Minister meets Boris Kodjoe on World Cup travel packages
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.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Tuesday 5 May
Ghana relay team qualifies for 2027 World Athletics Championships
Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, finishing second in 38.09 seconds and marking their fourth consecutive appearance at the global event. Following public concerns from athletes about preparation and travel arrangements, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation clarified that travel schedules and preparation timelines are determined by sports federations and international competition requirements, not the Ministry itself.
5 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Monday 4 May
One Humanity International Beach Soccer Cup postponed to October 2026
The One Humanity International Beach Soccer Cup Ghana, originally scheduled for May 2026, has been postponed to October 2026 due to tidal activity and coastal erosion at Laboma Beach that rendered the designated venue unsafe and unable to meet technical standards for an international tournament.
4 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Bryant University, Rhode Island forge Black Stars partnership for World Cup 2026
A delegation from Bryant University and Rhode Island has visited the Ghana Football Association to establish partnerships ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with Bryant University set to serve as the Black Stars' official training camp and base during the tournament.
4 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Sports Ministry denies responsibility for relay team travel challenges
Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana, but raised concerns about travel and preparation. The Sports Ministry responded that arrival timelines and competition schedules are determined by federation engagements and international protocols, not by the Ministry.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →