Also known as: Mr. Samson Deen · Mr. Deen · NPC President Samson Deen · President Samson Deen · Mr Samson Deen · Mr Deen
President of Ghana's National Paralympic Committee, who has urged Paralympic bodies to plan athlete preparations and announced medal bonuses for para-athletes.
… Samson Deen – the Board’s representative from NPC Ghana, President of NPC Ghana and President of the African Paralympic Committee – chaired that committee, with NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah as co-chair. …
… Samson Deen, President of the National Paralympic Committee, represented the Paralympic movement on the dissolved board, while Ghana Olympic Committee President Richard Kofi Akpokavie represented the Olympic movement. …
… Other members were Dr Luguterah Austin Wontepaga, representing tertiary institutions; National Paralympic Committee representative Samson Deen; and Ghana Olympic Committee representative Richard Kofi Akpokavie. …
National Paralympic Committee of Ghana (NPC Ghana), led by its President, Mr Samson Deen, has warmly congratulated Ms Farida Iddriss on taking up her new role as Secretary-General of Africa Aquatics Zone II. …
Ghana’s National Paralympic Committee (NPC Ghana) has begun detailed preparations for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, with President Samson Deen urging African Paralympic bodies to plan every aspect of an athlete’s journey well before the Games. …
… media coverage will be vital in generating public interest, encourage participation, and highlight emerging talents from various constituencies.Presenting the initiative’s framework, the Chairman of the NSA’s Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee (RMPC), Mr Samson Deen …
… r, 1,520 shirts, 2,120 sports equipment and two motorcycles to support the National Sports Authority’s (NSA) upcoming Constituency Games initiative. Speaking during the handover, Chairman of the NSA’s newly inaugurated Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee, Samson Deen …
… Speaking at the ceremony, chairman of the RMPC, Mr Samson Deen, expressed appreciation to the Ghana-Anhui Chamber for its partnership and support towards the development of sports in Ghana. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The National Paralympic Committee of Ghana has congratulated Ms Farida Iddriss on her appointment as Secretary-General of Africa Aquatics Zone II. NPC Ghana President Samson Deen described the achievement as a proud moment for Ghana and recognition of her dedication to sports development and para swimming.
Ghana's National Paralympic Committee has begun detailed preparations for the 2028 Paralympic Games in Los Angeles, attending the LA28 National Paralympic Committee Open Days to examine issues including entry documentation, accommodation, accessibility, transport, ticketing, and ceremonies. NPC Ghana President Samson Deen urged African Paralympic bodies to plan every aspect of an athlete's journey well before the Games.
The National Sports Authority has begun engaging stakeholders ahead of the Constituency Games, scheduled to run from October 2026 to March 2027 across all 276 constituencies for participants aged 15–35. The initiative aims to create pathways for young talent development while promoting national unity and grassroots sports development.
The National Sports Authority's Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee has engaged the media to gather input on implementing the Constituency Games, which aim to provide youth across Ghana with opportunities to participate in organised sports and support grassroots talent identification at community level.
The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce has donated 600 pairs of footwear, 1,520 shirts, 2,120 sports equipment and two motorcycles to support the National Sports Authority's Constituency Games initiative. The donation aligns with efforts to build a structured system for developing and projecting sporting talent.
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.
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.
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.
The National Sports Authority has inaugurated a five-member Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee to strengthen funding and find sustainable financing for sports development, including implementation of a proposed $30 million National Sports Revival and Podium Investment Programme covering infrastructure, talent mapping, elite athlete preparation, coaching, sports science, and anti-doping.
The Chair of the National Sports Authority's Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee says the proposed Constituency Games will be a key pillar of President Mahama's Reset Ghana sports agenda, bringing organised sport and talent development opportunities to communities beyond major cities. The Office of the President has backed the programme and asked the Ministry of Sports to coordinate its rollout.
The National Sports Authority has inaugurated a five-member Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee, with the board chairman stating that traditional state funding alone cannot support youth empowerment, modern sports infrastructure, and sustained athletic excellence; the committee aims to diversify revenue streams and cultivate partnerships with the private sector and international development agencies.
Ghana's three para-powerlifting athletes are competing at the 2026 International Para Powerlifting Competition in Russia as part of the National Paralympic Committee's 'Target the Podium' Initiative, which aims to prepare Ghanaian para-athletes for medal contention at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
Ghana's High Court has ruled in favour of the National Sports Authority and National Paralympic Committee Ghana in a long-running legal battle over amputee football governance, dismissing the Ghana Amputee Football Federation's claims and awarding GH¢60,000 in costs to each defendant institution.
The National Paralympic Committee president has announced cash rewards for Ghanaian para athletes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games: £3,000 for gold, £2,000 for silver, and £1,000 for bronze. The incentive scheme aims to motivate athletes and recognise their efforts on the international stage.
The National Paralympic Committee Ghana has deployed four accredited media officers to provide coverage of Team Ghana at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. The officers will produce reports, photographs, videos, and interviews throughout the Games while gaining professional experience in international sports journalism and Paralympic communications.
The EEZZY Group Foundation has presented GH₵800,000 to support Team Ghana's participation in the 23rd Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, from July 23 to August 2. Ghana will be represented by a 40-member athlete contingent competing in nine sporting disciplines.
The EEZZY Group Foundation has announced an GHS 800,000 sponsorship package to support Team Ghana's preparations for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, funding the team's international pre-Games training camp, athlete preparation and final build-up. The Ghana Paralympic Committee President stressed that corporate sponsorship depends on sporting institutions demonstrating professionalism, transparency and accountability rather than individual athletes making public appeals.
Ghana achieved a historic milestone as athlete Promise Aheto qualified for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in para swimming, the first Ghanaian to do so, following strong performances at the World Para Swimming Series in Australia. The Africa Paralympic Committee President praised the leadership of Farida Iddriss, president of Ghana's para sports association, for enabling the achievement.
Ghana's National Paralympic Committee has officially announced its five-strong para-athlete contingent for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, in July–August 2026, competing across Para Athletics, Para Powerlifting, and Para Swimming. NPC President Samson Deen declared the team "medal contenders" capable of making history for Ghana on the world's biggest sporting stages.
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.
Ghanaian para powerlifter Tahiru Haruna secured a bronze medal in the Men's Up to 107kg+ category at the ORAN African Open Championships 2026 in Algeria, finishing behind two Iranian lifters, and was also recognized as the Number One Ranked Athlete in Africa in his division.
Ghana's Isaac Nii Ayetey Tagoe secured a bronze medal in the Men's Up to 72kg category at the ORAN World Para Powerlifting Championships 2026 in Algeria, finishing ranked 8th in the world and 4th in Africa. The achievement supports Ghana's qualification pathway toward the LA 2028 Paralympic Games, though para sports officials have called for increased financial support to enable consistent international competition.
Ghana's National Paralympic Committee has launched the country's qualification campaign toward the 2028 Summer Paralympics, with para powerlifters Tahiru Haruna, Isaac Obeng, and Isaac Nii Ayitey Tagoe heading to the African Open Para Powerlifting Championships in Oran, Algeria in May 2026. The entire delegation has been fully sponsored by NPC Ghana President Samson Deen.