Africa-Press – Ghana. Mr. Richard Akpokavie, President of the Commonwealth Games Association – Ghana (CGA-Ghana) together with some selected members joined other nations and territories at the just-ended Commonwealth Games Federation General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland.
Among the delegation were Mr. Mohammed Mumiru, Secretary-General, and Mr. Ernest Danso, who would serve as Ghana’s Chef de Mission (CDM) for the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
Commonwealth Games Federation ushered in a transformative new chapter for the global sporting body, taking major and impactful decisions in shaping the future of the movement.
Mr. Akpokavie said the engagement with the parent body formed part of ongoing efforts to ensure a smooth and well-coordinated preparation for Ghana’s delegation.
He added that the congress served as a platform to gain insight into the Commonwealth Games Federation’s preparations for the upcoming event.
After touring the facilities with the delegation, the GOC President remarked that Glasgow was ready to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
The preparatory engagement covered a range of logistical issues vital for Ghana’s team, including ticketing, accommodation, pre-Games camping arrangements, visas, and accreditation issues.
The visit and subsequent local inspection by President Richard Akpokavie confirmed the GOC’s commitment to staying abreast of international best practices and ensuring Team Ghana were well-prepared for the new era of Commonwealth Sports, starting with Glasgow 2026 event.
The team also paid a courtesy call on Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, Ghana’s High Commissioner to UK and Ireland, to discuss the team’s participation and a collaboration to ensure a successful and impactful games for Ghana.
The delegation further discussed the engagement with relevant Ministries and Agencies to explore possibility of Ghana being part of the African Village for all African countries during the games next year to promote Ghana to the world.
The meeting agreed to have a liaison from the High Commission to work with the CDM to ensure smooth collaboration towards the preparation and participation in the games.
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