New WBO Africa Bantamweight Champion Theophilus Nii Kpakpo Allotey aka Theo Lopez (11-0) has described his recent media tour following his victory over Daniel Gorsh as exciting educative and inspiring.

"In fact I learnt a lot from the questions asked by the journalists and it has shaped my vision and directions" he told Yours Truly.

Allotey who is rated 35 in the world holds the UBO Africa Super Flyweight as well as Ghana National Super Flyweight titles disclosed that he is more comfortable at the Super Flyweight division and will stay there for a while to target the World title and then move to a different weight if it is possible.

He said the WBO Africa Bantamweight Championship with Daniel Gorsh was just to prove a point and teach boxers and fans some lessons on humility, sacrifice and hard work.

He stressed that Gorsh is a good fighter but he is better in the game.

"Boxing is like life, so we have to be humble and take things easy, I respect and commend Gorsh for the opportunity to give boxing fans a good show. We can both become world champions if we are supported" he expressed.

Speaking on The Big Fight Night on Omashi TV in the company of Coach Dr. Ofori Asare and Manager Sarah Lotus Asare, they thanked Legacy Rise Sports and the fans for the Friday June 13th show.

Team Allotey is back to the Wisdom Boxing Gym planning for bigger challenges like the WBC International Flyweight Championship and other opportunities they may spring up.

Dr. Asare described the bout with Gorsh as a good and lovely test, while friendship in boxing continues.

Sarah Lotus noted that it has given Theo the respect that he deserves as a boxer who served the national team The Black Bombers, and represented Ghana at Olympic Games Qualifiers as well as the African Games.

She announced that an ESport event will be held at Atukpai in Accra on 13th July, where Theo Lopez who was born on 11th July hails to entertain and educate the youth about ESports, which is for the future and rewarding.

Meanwhile, Allotey has shared some wonderful moment with members of the Wisdom Boxing Gym as they felt the new belt in the gym.

According to Coach Dr. Asare the gym has produced many champions and held deferent titles at different levels and contests.

"At Wisdom Boxing we don't fear to fight because that is what we do, we fight, we defend, we entertain, we punish, we respect the rules of the sport" he added.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Judo Association has held a successful 2025 Congress at the Media Center of the Accra Sports Stadium to elect a new executive into office for the next for years.

Mr. Kenneth Arthur was elected unopposed as President with the Vice President going to Mavis Abbey and Kojo Twum Baah as Treasurer.

Kwesi Adu Apau was elected General Secretary, while Eben Ofei Dodoo and Paa Kofi Ewool got elected as Executive Members.

Present to supervise the Election was President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Richard Akpokavie Esq. and Board Member Nana Adu Mankatah.

The GOC President called for unity and focus on the athletes. He advised the new Executive to stand firm and strongly united to attract sponsorship to support the athletes.

“In sports administration and management, it is the athletes that matter and everything possible must be done to make the players comfortable so that they cam perform” he said.

He prayed that the Ghana Judo Association produces quality athletes who can represent Ghana at the Olympic Games like Anane did at Tokyo 2020.

Mr. Kenneth Arthur told the media, they have been working already and hope to produce tough athletes to represent the nation at the next Youth Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games and other Continental Championships.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation has officially launched the first National 2025 Ghana Baseball League on Saturday at the Koshien Baseball Field - Labone SHS Park in Accra.

The exciting launch attracted the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) President Richard Akpokavie Esq. and other Board members.

Former President of Ghana Baseball and now President of African Baseball Mr. Albert K. Frimpong was also in attendance as well as the media.

Four clubs are taking part in the competition. They are Labone Dodgers. Tema Giants. Shai Osu Doku Hawks.

Mr. Ernest Danso, President of Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation commended the players and clubs and hoped for an interesting epic 36 games competition.

He noted that Baseball is not popular in Ghana like the USA and Japan, however he believes the love will come judging from the attendance and participation of young boys and girls.

He thanked the sponsors supporting the League and Labone SHS for the site which has been the base for Baseball in Ghana and the students who have the desire to play.

The League will be played continuously every weekend till the end of the season to determine the winner.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Judo Association will hold its 2025 Congress and Elections at the Media Centre, Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday, June 28.

According to President Kenneth Arthur, they expect a peaceful, free, fair and transparent event.

He noted that all processes leading to the Congress have been met and they hope to organise one of the best Elections.

The positions to be contested include President,  Vice President, Treasurer and Executive Members.

He hinted that there would be reports from the financial and technical committees to see the current state of the Association.

He urged all registered delegates to contribute to make the Congress a success.

Judo is an Olympic sport, and it is the aspiration of practitioners and executives that they qualify to represent Ghana at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal and the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. USA.

"Ghana has very good young judokas based outside and we shall need them to qualify to the major international events" he expressed.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The much anticipated WBC International Bantamweight Championship between Ghana's Michael Decardi Nelson and home boy David Mwale of Zambia has been postponed for the third time to June 28 at the same venue, Government Complex in Lusaka.

Ghana's Michael Decardi Nelson and his coach, Noah Awatey aka Coach Major have already landed in Lusaka and have paid a curtesy call on the Sports Minister of Zambia, Elvis Nkandu ahead of his scheduled WBC international bantamweight title fight against David Mwale.

The bout which is promoted by Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions was postponed by a week to June 28 due to the funeral of former Zambian President Edgar Lungu who died in South Africa on 5 June. 2025.

For Decardi Nelson and his team, they have to wait and be in the Zambian capital to acclimatise and also sin some suportete ahead of the bout. He suffered his only loss in his last fight in India.

The product of Akotoku Academy in Accra is hopeful of winning thus tough challenge as the India experience taught him some lessons.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Bowls Federation was launched on Thursday at the Media Centre of the Accra Sports Stadium in the presence of the World Bowls hierarchy including Brett O Riley World Bowls President, Sue Beatt Chairperson of Scottish Sports Association & Executive Board Member of World Bowls, James Owen World Para Bowls President and David Hamer Bowls South Africa President, a former military officer.

Introducing the sports, Brett O Riley said it started in Egypt and played 5,000 years ago. He noted that Bowls has reimbursements like muscle strengthening, cognitivre benefits, mental health benefits health benefits and social benefits.

He said it is a decision making sport and everyone, both male and female from six years to over sixty can play as well as people with disability. He expressed that there are events going on round the world which Ghana is invited to participate such as the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland and World Cup in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia as well as the next 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane, Australia. He also promised to develop an Academy in Ghana where other international competitions can be held.

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ambassador to Ghana HE Dr. Abdullah Murad Sulaiman Mohammed Almandoos who was a special guest said Bowls can become an entertainment and platform for unity like football and make players popular so that they do not need visas to travel.

Mr. Bright Asempa of the Ghana Tourism Authority who represented his CEO noted that Bowls can enhance leisure and tourism, as the populace needed alternative activities to choose from. He affirmed his commitment to World and Ghana Bowls.

Col Richard Akoto of the Ghana Armed Forces Sports Directorate also pledged to participate and support the sport, while Mohammed Muniru Esq. the Secretary General of the Ghana Olympic Committee welcomed the new discipline and also promised to back.

The Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah urged Ghanaians especially kids and the youth to take Bowls as one of the sports to play as it can take them to the international level. He was glad Ghana is leading the sport in West Africa as it can create employment and be played in schools and colleges. He urged corporate Ghana to support Bowls.

Hon Alfred Kotey Ashie MP for Odododiodoo and Mr. Archibald Darku Boateng of El- Sayus Company and some Asafoanyemei from the Ga Traditional Area took part in the demonstration of the sport.

Mr. Charles Amofa, the PRO of the NSA who is President of Ghana Bowls thanked the delegation for coming to demonstrate the sport.

The evergreen and vibrant Ghana Sports Supporters and a section of the Armed Forces were also in attendance to provide security, music and entertainment.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ghana has officially inaugurated the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the upcoming Zone 2 Junior and Senior Swimming Championships, set to take place in Accra from October 3 to 5, 2025.

The event will bring together elite swimmers from across the West and *Central* African sub-region, as Ghana continues to position itself as a key hub for aquatic sports development in the region.

The seven-member LOC is chaired by Dr. Frederick Boamah, with Seth Nti serving as Secretary. Other members include Ayishatu Farida Iddriss, Mohammed Aputeog, Hubert Leo Mensah (representing the National Sports Authority), Elizabeth Addae, and Aba Katu.

Speaking at the inauguration, LOC Chair, Dr. Boamah said: "It is both an honour to accept this responsibility on my behalf and on behalf on my other Committee members.

"To be asked to lead is to be asked to serve and we are very much aware of the responsibilities that have been trusted to us. We pledged to do our best.”

The championship is expected to serve as both a high-level competition and a developmental platform for junior and senior swimmers across Zone 2.

It will also allow Ghana to showcase its growing capacity to host international sports events.

By Michael Obeng

The Secretary General of the Ghana Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association Ghana Mohammed Muniru Esq.has welcomed the World Bowls delegation at an impressive launch ceremony at the Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday June 29, 2025.

He said it is historic and on record that Ghana is the first West African nation to join the World Bowls.

The World Bowls hierachy arrived in Ghana to a historic launch of the sport in West Africa.

The team in Ghana includes Brett O Riley World Bowls President, Sue Beatt Chairperson of Scottish Sports Association & Executive Board Member of World Bowls, James Owen World Para Bowls President and David Hamer Bowls South Africa President.

Lawyer Muniru urged the leadership in Ghana  to be steadfast and resolute in administration to ensure that before other West African countries like Nigeria join, they are far advanced.

He noted that Ghanaians are very happy to welcome a new sport hoping that it will created employment and keep many people active and healthy.

"We welcome the Bowls Federation and promise to support them to participate in the 2026 Commonwealth Games" he said.

The 2026 Commonwealth Games to be hosted in Glasgow, Scotland will feature a streamlined program of 10 sports: athletics (including para-athletics), swimming (including para-swimming), artistic gymnastics, track cycling (including para-track cycling), netball, weightlifting (including para-powerlifting), boxing, judo, lawn bowls (including para-bowls), and 3x3 basketball (including 3x3 wheelchair basketball). Notably, some sports like hockey, badminton, and diving have been excluded.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Rabbon Nii Dodoo, former first Vice President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) who resigned due to indifferences with Mr. Abraham Neequaye has been tipped to become the next President.

A survey conducted has proved that experienced and respected Mr. Rabbon Dodoo is very popular among the candidates who are contesting for the presidency and he has the experience as a former boxer, manager and administrator. He served during the time of Lawyer Peter Zwennes and will also bring his new ideas on board.

He also has links as a businessman and well connected to the boxing fraternity.

Meanwhile, the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the stakeholders are in negotiations on the way forward concerning the roadmap to the next Congress and Elections.

Ivan Bruce Cudjoe of Cabic Promotions is the other candidate seeking to be elected President of the GBA.

Boxing fans, enthusiasts and the media are appealing to the Ministry of Sports & Recreation and the NSA to fast track processes to ensure smooth management and administration of Ghana Boxing.

By King Reggie Tyron

Ghana’s featherweight hope, Holy Dorgbetor has apologized to his fans for the painful lose on points to Albanian opponent Muhamet Qamili over six rounds at the WBC Grand Prix in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

He hopes to get back to The Gym and make corrections to come back bigger, However he still leads the nation’s best professional boxers in pound for pound for the month of June 2025 and has two bouts lined up for him in the USA in August and November.

Dorgbetor (14 -1-1), the IBF Africa Continental Champion who had a strong corner with crack Ghanaian technical team led by Charles Quartey including his trainer Laryea aka Coach Lion did not have a style to counter the fast punching and stamina of Qamili.

Qamili was ahead on points from the first round, before Dorgbetor changed his style but it was too late.

Muhamet Qamili of Albania (16-0, 7KOs) who is representing Italy came in as a very tough customer, with fast hands and advanced with pressure.

He has qualified for thw Quarter Finals having won by decision: 60-53, 59-54, 59-54 to hand a first career defeat to Dorgbetor.

Shakul Samed who represented Ghana at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games as a middleweight won his round of 16 clash with a devastating knock out against Australia's Jude Grant (8-1, 2 KOs) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

The WBC Grand Prix is a special tournament for budding champions with medals, trophy and cash prizes at stake.

By Sammy Heywood Okine