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Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes
Sports1d ago

Ghana Creates Dedicated Sports Fund to Boost Athletes

Ghana just passed a bill creating a permanent funding source for sports development, ending years of unpredictable financing that held back athletes and programs. The Ghana Olympic Committee says this game-changing fund will help national teams plan long-term and compete globally.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Sports Minister Donates 2 Months' Salary to Sports Fund
Acts of KindnessFeb 19

Ghana Sports Minister Donates 2 Months' Salary to Sports Fund

Ghana's Sports Minister is putting his money where his mouth is, pledging two months of salary to jumpstart a new national sports fund. His challenge to other officials: if we want athletes and businesses to invest, leaders must show the way.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Sports Fund Tackles Barefoot Athletes, Unsafe Tracks
SportsFeb 17

Ghana Sports Fund Tackles Barefoot Athletes, Unsafe Tracks

Students run barefoot on pebble-covered tracks while high jumpers land on school mattresses, but Ghana's new Sports Fund is stepping in to fix grassroots athletics. After their first field visit revealed both incredible talent and dangerous gaps, officials are mobilizing resources to give young athletes the equipment and infrastructure they deserve.

Myjoyonline Ghana3 min read
Ghana Bank Makes First Sports Fund Donation: $6,000
SportsFeb 15

Ghana Bank Makes First Sports Fund Donation: $6,000

Ghana's National Investment Bank just became the first institution to donate to the country's new sports fund, breaking years of chronic underfunding. The historic contribution opens the door for athletes and grassroots programs to finally get the support they've needed.

Google News - Ghana Development3 min read
Ghana Wins 4 Medals at Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix
SportsFeb 14

Ghana Wins 4 Medals at Dubai Para Athletics Grand Prix

Ghana's para-athletes claimed four medals at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix in Dubai, securing their spots for the 2026 Commonwealth Games. Two athletes dominated their events, with one sprinter taking home both bronze and gold.

Myjoyonline Ghana2 min read
Ghana Bank Donates $100K to Launch National Sports Fund
Acts of KindnessFeb 14

Ghana Bank Donates $100K to Launch National Sports Fund

Ghana's National Investment Bank just became the first donor to a new national sports fund, pledging $100,000 to help athletes and grassroots programs finally get the support they need. It's a breakthrough moment for a country where lack of funding has been the biggest barrier to athletic dreams.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana's First National Sports Fund Gets $6K Seed Donation
Acts of KindnessFeb 13

Ghana's First National Sports Fund Gets $6K Seed Donation

National Investment Bank just became the first to donate to Ghana's new Sports Fund, kicking off a nationwide effort to support athletes beyond football. The GH¢100,000 gift is designed to inspire other businesses to invest in Ghana's sporting future.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read
Ghana Tennis Clubs Unite in Three-Day Regional Tournament
Acts of KindnessFeb 11

Ghana Tennis Clubs Unite in Three-Day Regional Tournament

Four tennis clubs from across Ghana came together for a groundbreaking three-day tournament that's helping grow the sport beyond major cities. The event brought players, officials, and a regional minister together to celebrate both competition and community.

Google News - Ghana Development2 min read