President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has described as “excellent achievements” on the part of Team Ghana in the just ended 2023 edition of the All African Games hosted by Ghana.
The competition commencing on Friday, March 8 and ended Saturday, March 23, 2024, was the first-time the country had hosted such continental games.
Athletes constituting the Ghanaian Team exhibited a very impressive performance and aided them to win big in the medal table where they recorded a total of 68 medals with 19 gold, 29 silver, and 20 bronze.
President Akufo-Addo in his congratulatory message was commendable of all the Ghanaian athletes, sportsmen, and women, who participated in the games as well as all whose performance contributed to the country’s success in its medals won at the competition.
According to him, the excellent achievements of the athletes have not only brought glory to Ghana but have also inspired the future generation of sportspersons across our beloved country.
“l extends warmest congratulations to Ghana’s contingent for their outstanding performances at the 13th Africa Games, Accra 2023, held right here in Accra. Our nation won a total of sixty-eight (68) medals – nineteen (19) gold, twenty-nine (29) silver, and twenty (20) bronze – by far the largest haul in our nation’s history at this prestigious event.
“To each and every member of the Ghanaian team, I commend you for your dedication, perseverance, and unwavering commitment to excellence. Your excellent achievements have not only brought glory to our nation but have also inspired a new generation of sportspersons across our beloved country, you have showcased the best of Ghana to the world,” the President said.
He added “I must also express my profound gratitude to the coaches, officials, and support staff who have played invaluable roles in preparing and guiding our sports persons throughout their journey. Your tireless efforts have been instrumental in shaping this historic triumph.”
President Akufo-Addo also commended the general public for their unwavering support of organisers to ensure that the competition becomes a memorable one in the history of the country and the continent as whole.
“To the people of Ghana, I thank you for believing in the ability of Government to host the Games, the first time in our history. I am also grateful that you did not listen to the naysayers who doubted our nation’s resolve, and urged us to cancel the games. Let the success of these Games serve as a catalyst to invest further in sports development, and empower our youth to reach greater heights on the international stage.”
He used the opportunity and called on all and sundry to come together to help harness the power of sports to build a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous Ghana for generations to come.
“As we bask in the glory of this unprecedented success, let us also reaffirm our commitment to promoting sports as a tool for national development and unity. Together, we can harness the power of sports to build a stronger, healthier, and more prosperous Ghana for generations to come.
Once again, congratulations to all members of the Ghanaian contingent; they have made us proud, and their legacy will inspire countless others to dream big, and never give up on their aspirations” Parts of the message stated further.
