Minister for Sports and Recreation-Designate, Kofi Adams, has pledged to dedicate equal attention to other sports discipline as is done for football in Ghana.
According to him, significant attention will be dedicated to the growth of lesser-known sports in Ghana.
During his appearance before the Appointments Committee, Kofi Adams highlighted President John Dramani Mahama’s vision to separate the youth and sports portfolios, aiming for a more focused and efficient administration of both sectors.
“The President, in his manifesto, saw the need to decouple youth from sports. We will also focus more on other sports known as the lesser-known sports,” he stated.
This policy shift is expected to channel greater attention and resources toward disciplines that have traditionally received less support than football.
The initiative could significantly boost the development of athletics, boxing, table tennis, hockey, swimming, Scrabble, and other sports, creating more opportunities for Ghanaian athletes to shine on the continental and global stage.
Kofi Adams was nominated as the Minister-designate to the surprise of many as the favorite choice for the ministry was not named. Regardless, the sports fraternity has embraced his appointment and have pledged to work with him to make sports in Ghana great again.
