30 Sporting Disciplines At The 13^th African Games -Accra 2023, Know The 10 Venues

All is set for the 13th African Games to take place in Accra and Cape Coast from 8th-23rd March, 2024.

There will be 30 sporting disciplines to be competed for at the quadrennial games dubbed Accra 2023.

Eight (8) of the disciplines will serve as qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. They are wrestling, tennis, cycling, athletics, swimming, badminton, table tennis, and triathlon.

Swimming will take place at the Borteyman Sports Complex, Aquatic Center.

Seven (6) disciplines will be demonstration sports, namely; pickleball, sambo, E-sports, mixed martial arts, scrabble, and speedball.

The competition will take place in ten (10) different venues across Accra and Cape Coast where Women's football event will take place.

See the full list of venues and events

No.    Games                            Venue

Borteyman

1        Badminton                   Multipurpose Hall

2        Indoor Volleyball          Multi-purpose Hall

3        Handball                        Dome

4        Table Tennis                 Dome

5        Triathlon                       Aquatic Centre

6        Tennis                           Tennis Sports Complex

7        Swimming                      Aquatic Centre      

University of Ghana, Legon

1        3X3 Basketball               Outdoor Basketball Court

2        Athletics                          Legon Stadium

3        Men’s Football                Legon Stadium

4        Rugby                             Rugby Stadium

5        Weightlifting                      GCB Hall

6        Speedball                        GCB Hall

7        Pickle ball                      Netball Court

8        Arm Wrestling             Cedi Conference Centre  

Trust Sports Emporium

1        Karate-Do                      Ga Mashie Hall

2        Boxing                           Bukom Boxing Arena

3        Mixed Martial Arts        Ga Mashie Hall

4        Judo                              Ga Mashie Hall

5        Taekwondo                    Ga Mashie Hall     

Alisa Hotel, Ridge         

1        Scrabble                          Alisa Hotel

2        Chess                              Alisa Hotel          

Accra Sports Stadium

1        Wrestling                        Hana Hathramani Hall

2        Sambo                             Hana Hathramani Hall

3        Men’s Football               Main football field         

Pokoase     

1        Cycling                            Ablekuma-Pokuase Highway

Theodocia Okoh Pitch, Accra

1        Field Hockey                 Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium

La Beach

1        Beach Volleyball            Laboma Beach Volleyball Court                 

1        Women’s Football        Cape Coast Sports Stadium

By Sammy Heywood Okine

All is set for the 13th African Games to take place in Accra and Cape Coast from 8th-23rd March, 2024.

There will be 30 sporting disciplines to be competed for at the quadrennial games dubbed Accra 2023.

Eight (8) of the disciplines will serve as qualifiers for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. They are wrestling, tennis, cycling, athletics, swimming, badminton, table tennis, and triathlon.

Swimming will take place at the Borteyman Sports Complex, Aquatic Center.

Seven (6) disciplines will be demonstration sports, namely; pickleball, sambo, E-sports, mixed martial arts, scrabble, and speedball.

The competition will take place in ten (10) different venues across Accra and Cape Coast where Women's football event will take place.

See the full list of venues and events

No.    Games                            Venue

Borteyman

1        Badminton                              Multipurpose Hall

2        Indoor Volleyball          Multi-purpose Hall

3        Handball                        Dome

4        Table Tennis                 Dome

5        Triathlon                       Aquatic Centre

6        Tennis                           Tennis Sports Complex

7        Swimming                      Aquatic Centre      

University of Ghana, Legon

1        3X3 Basketball               Outdoor Basketball Court

2        Athletics                          Legon Stadium

3        Men’s Football                       Legon Stadium

4        Rugby                             Rugby Stadium

5        Weightlifting                    GCB Hall

6        Speedball                        GCB Hall

7        Pickle ball                      Netball Court

8        Arm Wrestling             Cedi Conference Centre  

Trust Sports Emporium

1        Karate-Do                      Ga Mashie Hall

2        Boxing                           Bukom Boxing Arena

3        Mixed Martial Arts       Ga Mashie Hall

4        Judo                                          Ga Mashie Hall

5        Taekwondo                    Ga Mashie Hall     

Alisa Hotel, Ridge         

1        Scrabble                          Alisa Hotel

2        Chess                                         Alisa Hotel          

Accra Sports Stadium

1        Wrestling                        Hana Hathramani Hall

2        Sambo                             Hana Hathramani Hall

3        Men’s Football               Main football field         

Pokoase     

1        Cycling                            Ablekuma-Pokuase Highway

Theodocia Okoh Pitch, Accra

2        Field Hockey                 Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium

La Beach

3        Beach Volleyball            Laboma Beach Volleyball Court                 

1        Women’s Football        Cape Coast Sports Stadium

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghanaian cyclists are training to get ready for the 13^th African African Games dubbed Accra 2023 which starts from March 8^th to 23^rd, 2024.

According to the cyclists, pain is a part of cycling life. “You won't succeed if you can't manage it; the going gets faster, not easier. By staying at home, you cannot improve. You have to go where the fast men are if you want to get faster” they said on their social media platform.

Mr. Shaban Mohamed, Secretary General of the Ghana Cycling Association is optimistic that the Ghanaian cyclists who have sacrified a lot will excel.

He commended the timely intervention of the LOC and Ministry of Youth & Sports in aiding the cyclists to train for the Games.

All top cyclists all over Ghana have been invited to justify their selection to represent the nation.

According to the PRO of Ghana Cycling, Mr. Dennis Moore, the event at the African Games will take place at Ablekuma Olebu Vicolis Area.

He said countries like the best in Africa Eritrea, Morocco, Algeria and Burkina Faso, the best in West Africa are some of the countries with very good cyclists who will give the Ghanaian stiff challenge.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

A new sand facility for beach sporting events has been constructed at the University of Education at Winneba by the Footvolley Association of Ghana and their international partners.

Hon. Mustapha Mohammed, President of the Federation said the court to play on is very important and was happy that they will serve others beach volleyball.

He expressed that there is a training program going on before a competition during the week.

According to Hon. Mohammed, the Footvolley Association of Ghana in partnership with the Association Footvolley for All has provided accommodation, food and drink to all participants in the ongoing first-ever training camp starting from 17th-20th February 2024 and the maiden edition of the Ghana International Footvolley Cup from 22nd to 23rd February, 2024 at the University of Education, Winneba.

He appealed to the media to promote Footvolley which is fast growing in the world.

"We are building this sandy facility for beach sporting events in the University, and we want the Ministry of Youth and Sports as well as the NSA and GOC to see our efforts" he expressed.

Ho. Mustapha Mohammed is founder of the Nima Beach Soccer Club.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Asante Kotoko performed an outstanding comeback to defeat Nsoatreman 2-1 and claim the J.A Kufuor Cup at the Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on Sunday, February 18, 2024.

The much talked about match kicked off with both teams donning similar yellow kits. However, in the 25th minute, the game was briefly halted to allow Kotoko to switch to white jerseys for better visibility and distinction.

Despite a goalless first half, the deadlock was broken by Abdul Rahman, who netted the opener for Nsoatreman.

After the break, Asante Kotoko intensified their efforts to level the score, with Ugandan striker Steven Mukwala finding the back of the net in the 57th minute.

Nsoatreman had an opportunity to regain the lead from the penalty spot, but goalkeeper Frederick Asare denied Manaf Umar's spot-kick.

In the 67th minute, Kotoko completed their comeback as Peter Amidu capitalized on a precise pass from Richmond Lamptey to secure the winning goal.

The JAK Foundation organized the match which serves as a tribute to the legacy of former Ghana President John Agyekum Kufuor, who held office for two terms from 2000 to 2008.

From Sammy Heywood Okine

The Asantehene, Otumfuo Nana Osei Tutu II has congratulated, commended and consecrated new LBO Intercontinental Featherweight Champion, Stanley Nyantekyi and his team last Sunday when they paid a special courtesy call at the Manhyia Palace in Kumasi.

He urged the Ashanti born boxer to be disciplined and train harder for the bigger titles to put the name of Ashanti high in Boxing, encouraging other young sports men and women to be focused and aim high.

The adorable king who will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of his reign this year advised the youth to use their time and energies to fruitful endeavors.

Coach Lawrence Carl Lokko and Mr. Gordon Frimpong who guided Nyantekyi aka the 'Ashanti Warrior' to his current status expressed excitement and inspiring to meet the Asantehene.

They promised to change the face of Boxing in the Ashanti and other regions in Ghana.

Lokko, founder of the Bronx Boxing Gym, a member of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) board who is now Vice President of the United Coach Association appealed to organisations and individuals to invest in Boxing as it is the sport that the nation relies on for achievement in international honours.

Mr. Gordon Frimpong, CEO of Osibor Promotions thanked the Asantehene for granting the team the audience and promised to take Nyantekyi to the world ranks, while looking out for other budding talents.

Accompanying the delegation was Boxing Commentator, Sam Nana Gold, winner of BoxinGhana Writer of the Year 2023 and some members of the Ghana Boxing Supporters Union and Bronx Boxing Gym technical staff.

Stanley Nyantekyi defeated Togolese Komlangan Hounkpatin via KO to win the LBO belt. He is the next popular Ashanti born boxer after Kofi Jantuah.

Meanwhile, Mr. Sammy Anim Addo, CEO of Bronx Promotions has hailed the visit to the Ashanti Region as it is an effort to expand their Boxing operations.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

If there is one sports discipline that many Ghanaians can rely on to win medals at the 13th African Games dubbed Accra 2023, then it is Boxing.

At past African Games and the Olympic Games, the boxers of Ghana have always performed into the medal zone.

The 13th African Games has brought another chance and platform, this time at home before familiar fans, family and friends.

Preparing the Black Bombers and Black Hitters (the female squad) has often been tough.

This time round they did some three months of non residential camping training at the Accra Sports Stadium before moving to Cape Coast for a month which gave boxers and officials a positive psych with change of environment.

Now they will be in the Games Village of the Accra 2023  on the campuses of University of Ghana from 12th February,2024.

Boxing event will be held at the Bukom Boxing Arena and fans are expected to fill the stands and cheer the boxers.

The African Games will herald other international competitions like the first World Qualifying Tournament Boxing Road to Paris - Busto Arsizio - Italy. (4 - 11 March, 2024).

Accra 2023 - 13th Africa Games, is from (15th - 23rd March,2024).

Team Ghana has been invigorated with Tokyo 2020 Bronze medalist Samuel Takyi, now fighting Light Welterweight -63.5Kg. Amadu Mohammed, Light Flyweight - Mohammed  Aryeetey, Welterweight Henry Malm, and British born Ghanaian Heavyweight -92Kg Mark Kojovi Ahondjo

Ghana will parade a limited number of boxers (7 males  & 2 Females) at the Italy qualifiers, while the others represent at the African Games.

Enterprising young Theo Allotey has promised a medal, same as Abu Kamoko, son of popular Bukom Banku who also wants to do better than his dad.

Experienced Abdul Wahid Omar also says fighting before home fans should inspire them to the medals zone.

Looking at the expressions of the boxers and coaches, it can be observed that they feel comfortable, confident and courageous.

Yours Truly wishes them success, by getting to the finals and grabbing the ultimate.

Coach Dr. Ofori Asare said they are set and ready to rumble, and wants massive support from Ghanaians.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) has shown massive readiness ahead of the 13th Africa Games scheduled for  March 08 to 24,2024 in Accra.

With few weeks to the commencement of the continent’s biggest sporting event, host Ghana, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Togo and more countries have signed up to compete for laurels in Armwrestling.

The games is expected to produce a world class and memorable event on the back of the successful hosting of the 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship in June last 2023 as same was used as the qualifier for the Africa Games.

Armwrestling, traditional, very popular and easy to play has over the years gained recognition as a leading sport on the continent following the huge investment made by President Charles.

The Africa Games Armwrestling competition will take place at the Cedi Hall, University of Ghana, Legon from March 13th to 16th, 2024.

Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) expressed excitement on how fast the sport has caught up in Africa having worked so hard with his team to get Armwrestling as a competitive sport code at  the Africa games.

President Charles commended the Ghana Government, Ministry of Youth & Sports, the Local Organizing Committee, Association of Africa Sports Confederation, Africa Union Sports Council etc and assured that adequate preparations are in place to give athletes, officials and all key stakeholders and patrons of Armwrestling a hospitable reception and high level sports performance during the games.

“The vision is to make Armwrestling the sport of choice by encouraging participation and enhancing development on the continent. We are on course as we rewrite another history by playing in the Africa Games,” he said.

Mr. Osei Asibey said he is hoping for a successful event that would make Armwrestling a permanent sports code for the Africa Games hence calling on all promote the sport in helping attract sponsorship.

Athletes will compete in 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 75kg, 85kg, 90kg, 100kg and +100kg for men and 55kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 80kg and +80kg for women.

Source : www.africaarmwrestling.com

Borteyman Sports Complex - Badminton, Handball, Weightlifting, Volleyball, Table Tennis, Fencing and Tennis, plus Combat Sports like Karate do, Judo, Taekwondo, MMA and Wrestling. The new Aquatic Center will be for Swimming and Triathlon.

University of Ghana, Legon - Games Village serving as the main Games Center for accreditation, transport and other administrative issues as well as venue for Armwrestling, Athletics (Track / Field), Basketball, Squash and Rugby.

University of Ghana Stadium - Football, Athletics, Triathlon

Accra Sports Stadium - Male Football

Cape Coast Stadium - Female Football

Laboma Beach - Beach Soccer, Beach Volley

Bukom Boxing Arena - Boxing 

Theodocia Okoh Hockey Stadium - Hockey

Alisa Hotel - Chess

Olebu / Nsawam - Cycling

Achimota Oval – Cricket

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Newly elected Vice President of the United Boxing Coaches Association Mr. Lawrence Carl Lokko will meet boxing coaches and trainers as well as seconds in the Ashanti Region to discuss important issues affecting their trade in the region.

Coach Lokko who has been invited by the Manhyia Palace to present and introduce the new LBO Intercontinental Featherweight Champion, Stanley Nyantekyi aka the Ashanti Boxing Warrior said the Kumasi trip is so dear and important as the other regions are capable of producing good boxers and coaches,

“Am so glad and proud of the pride of the Ashanti region because he made the Bronx Gym also fulfilled and we hope to produce more and more champions for Ghana” he stated

After a trip to the Volta Region when he was not an executive of the Coaches Association, he has decided to spread the good news about boxing to other regions, towns and cities of Ghana.

He noted that Nyantekyi has proved that it is possible with the right guidance and commended Mr. Gordon Frimpong of Osibor Management and Promotions for his massive support.

Carl Lokko who has congratulated the new President of the United Coaches Association, Mr. Charles Quartey expressed that the Black Bomber must be revamped with young aggressive boxers who can make Ghana proud, hence they will organize boxing matches all over to select the best boxers to represent the nation in the future.

He urged boxing coaches to task themselves with the duty of scouting best talented boxers.

By Sammy Heywood Okine