President John Dramani Mahama has promised a total overhaul of grassroots sports.
Speaking during his State of the Nation Address in Parliament on Thursday, February 27, 2025, the President said there was the need to put in measures to transform youth sports development to help identify talents.
“Recognising the critical role of youth development, we’re implementing a significant overhaul of grassroots sports with the establishment of the School Sports Authority,” he stated.
“This body will oversee structured inter-school competitions and talent identification initiatives essential for nurturing future sporting champions.”
Mr. Mahama noted that over 60% of Ghana’s elite athletes have emerged from school sports programs, reinforcing the need for a structured system to identify and develop budding talents in the sector.
He further promised to invest in sports infrastructure, saying, “Infrastructure development remains paramount to our strategy. The government is committed to refurbishing national stadia, completing youth resource centres, and constructing new sports facilities in the new regions,” he said.
“We will also prioritise community recreational facilities to foster greater participation in sports at the grassroots level.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
