May 2025

31 May 25

President Akpokavie Congratulates Abdul Rasheed Saminu on Record-Breaking Performance

The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr. Richard Akpokavie Esq., has on behalf of the GOC and the Commonwealth Games Association of Ghana (CGA) warmly congratulated sprinter Abdul Rasheed Saminu on his remarkable national record in the 100m dash during the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCCA) event, where…

30 May 25

The Ghana Olympic Committee’s retreat with national sports federations was a resounding success

The Ghana Olympic Committee’s retreat with national sports federations was a resounding success. Here are the key highlights from the two-day event held at the Eastern Premier Hotel in Koforidua. #GOC #Ghana #GhanaSports #Olympics #AthleteFirst #Progress

29 May 25

Leave with implementable programmes after retreat – Sports Minister to Federation Heads

Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, Miniter for Sports and Recreation, has urged Federation Heads to come up with implementable programmes that will develop sports after their two-day retreat in Koforidua. He said the vision was enough and that it was time for federations to come up with something new to promote…

29 May 25

GOC President Richard Akpokavie outlines vision to members of GOC

Mr Richard Kofi Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has outlined his vision for the GOC to members of the Olympic Movement. He made his submission to members in a two-day retreat in Koforidua organised by the GOC to coincide with the first month of the newly elected…

29 May 25

GOC President urges National Federation leaders to put athletes first

Mr Richard Kofi Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee, has urged leaders of the various National Federations to put athletes first in whatever they do. He said “you are a federation president or secretary because of your athletes. without them, there will be no federation to run.” Mr Akpokavie…

29 May 25

GOC President congratulates Black Rockets, charges them to fight for Youth Olympics qualification

Mr. Richard Akpokavie, President of the Ghana Olympic Committee has charged the national amateur boxing team, Black Rockets, to use their success at the 2025 Africa Youth Boxing Championship as a stepping stone towards seeking qualification at the forthcoming Youth Olympics in Senegal. A strong Ghanaian contingent made up of…

09 May 25

Ghana U20 secured Quarter-Finals U20 Africa Cup of Nations

Ghana U20 secured a hard-fought 1-0 win over the Central African Republic on Thursday to finish top of Group C and book their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF U20 Africa Cup of Nations, Egypt 2025. Joseph Opoku’s composed finish in the 84th minute proved decisive at the…

09 May 25

Tarkwa TnA Park To Host MTN FA Cup Semi-Final

The 2024/2025 MTN FA Cup enters the most crucial stage this weekend at Tarkwa TnA Football Park which was specially selected to host the Semi Finals. The semi-finals kick off on Saturday with an all-second division clash between Attram de Visser and Golden Kicks – two Accra based division one…

08 May 25

UBO Continental Titles: Nigerians Face Ghanaians On May 9

UBO Continental Titles: Nigerians Face Ghanaians On May 9 Edition of Cabic Big Fight Night at the Idrowhyt Events Centre on Friday The press conference and weigh in for Ghanaian and Nigerian boxers fighting for the UBO Continental Africa Championship took place successfully at the fight venue and GBA office…

07 May 25

New President – Ghana Olympic Committee

Ghana’s Olympic movement has entered a new era as Richard Akpokavie formally assumed office as President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), following a brief handover ceremony at the GOC headquarters in Accra on Tuesday. The transition marks the end of Ben Nunoo Mensah’s eight-year tenure, with Akpokavie stepping in…