Africa-Press – Ghana. The 29th edition of the Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games has been launched with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) duly inaugurated.
Prof. Victor Antwi, former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Education, Winneba (UEW), has been appointed Chairman of the LOC for the 2026 Games.
The 2026 Games would bring together student-athletes from 16 public universities across Ghana to compete in various sporting disciplines, including Athletics, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Volleyball, Handball, among others.
The competition is expected to serve not only as a platform to celebrate sporting talent but also to foster unity and camaraderie among the participating institutions.
In his address, Prof. Antwi urged the LOC members to dedicate themselves to ensuring the successful planning of the games.
He also urged all stakeholders to come on board to make the 29th edition of the games the most impactful since its inception.
Prof. Stephen Jobson Mitchual, the Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor, in a speech read on his behalf, said the University was honoured to be selected as host for the upcoming games.
He reaffirmed UEW’s full commitment to delivering a highly successful event and emphasised the transformative potential of University sports in cultivating values such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork.
He further highlighted the University’s intention to upgrade existing sports infrastructure in order to set new standards for university-level sports competitions in Ghana.
Mr. Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko, the President of GUSA, expressed deep appreciation to UEW for accepting the responsibility to host the 2026 Games.
He lauded the University’s investment in sports development and its efforts to create an environment that nurtures future national sports icons.
Mr. Tanko called on all stakeholders to devote themselves to organising a truly inspirational sporting event.
“Together, let us make these Games a remarkable celebration of sportsmanship and a testament to what we can achieve when we unite with purpose and passion,” he remarked.
The launch ceremony was attended by several distinguished personalities, including Prof. Frimpong Kaakyire Duku, Acting Pro Vice-Chancellor, UEW, Prof. Victor Antwi former Pro Vice-Chancellor, UEW; Prof. Jonathan Ammah, Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Sports; Prof. Emmanuel Osei Sarpong, Dean, Faculty of Health, Allied Sciences, and Home Economics Education, Prof. Mrs. Rebecca Akpanglo-Nartey, Principal of UEW College of Languages; and Dr. Mrs. Edinam Avoke, Dean of Students.
The rest are Dr. Theophilus Mensah, Director of Sports, UEW, Mr. Bawa Fuseini, Director, National Sports College, Winneba; Mr. Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko, President of GUSA; Dr. Timothy K. Mensah, Organising Secretary of GUSA; Mrs. Emma Pimpong, Public Relations Officer, GUSA; Mr. Collins Awuku, Manager, Radio Windy Bay; and Mr. Nurudeen Ahmed, UEW Head Coach.
The successful launch signals the beginning of extensive preparations toward hosting what is expected to be an exceptional and historic sporting event in 2026.
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