Twellium Industrial Company Limited, producers of Verna Natural Mineral Water and Rush Energy Drink, will on Wednesday, May 19, 2021 sign a sponsorship agreement with  the Ghana Olympic Committee.

The programme will come off at the Accra Sports Stadium Media Centre at 11am.

Chairman of the Marketing and Sponsorship Committee of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr Albert Frimpong, said the two-year deal worth GHC200,000 would make Twellium the Official Beverage and Water Sponsor of the GOC.

He commended the quick response of Twellium Industrial Company Limited to support Ghana sports and prayed that other companies would come on board to invest in the development of our sports and our youth.

Meanwhile, Toyota Ghana, a sponsor of the Olympic Games and Ashfoam Ghana Limited will also presentation to Team Ghana  for the Tokyo Olympics.

So far, three boxers, athletes to compete in triple jump, 100m, 200m and 4x100m have qualified to represent Ghana at the quadrennial Games.

Other disciplines like swimming, weightlifting, judo and fencing are also in contention to make it the Tokyo Games. 

Source - GOC Communications

Ghana born Brit Joshua Buatsi last night handed Frenchman Daniel Blenda Dos Santos a brutal round 4 KO to extend his unbeaten run to win the World Boxing Association (WBA) International Light Heavy Title.

Joshua Buatsi (14-0, 12KOs) proved too strong for the Frenchman who was before the night unbeaten after 14 pro fights.

In a post-fight interview, Joshua said “Most importantly, I want to thank God for the victory.”

“Secondly, I do hope he’s [Daniel Dos Santos] okay.”

He continued giving a hint of another fight as soon as possible

“We’ll be back [soon], quick turnaround.”

The Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) and Friends of Boxing congratulate Joshua Buatsi on becoming the New WBA International Light Heavyweight champion.

Source – Boxing Ghana

The Network of Ghanaians in the British Army (GIBAN) also known as GH Squaddies would like to commend the excellent execution by the Ghana Armed Forces in the ongoing fight against galamsey (illegal mining).

A statement signed by Elvis Annor, their General Secretary said the recent conundrum about the unprecedented spate of illegal mining activities (popularly known as Galamsey) has taken its relevant toll on the nation’s natural environment as well as its inhabitants.

He said the destruction of our water bodies, our arable and inhabitable lands as well as our rich cultural heritage are but a few of the many adverse effects of not curbing the increase in such illegal mining activities.

“It is heart breaking to see this level of damage” he expressed.

He noted that the reputable Network of Ghanaians in the British Army (GIBAN) would like to take this opportunity to offer their voices in the ongoing cancer and also to emphatically express their full support behind the government of Ghana in the relentless effort at fighting this disease.

He urged all meaningful Ghanaians, both home and abroad to throw their support behind the ongoing fight against the galamsay menace.

By Sammy Heywood Okine.

Mr. Ben Nunno Mensah, President of Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) is optimistic the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games will be staged despite calls for its cancellation.

With 68 days until the opening ceremony, a recent poll in Japan shows that 70% of the population wants the games to be canceled especially with the rise in Coronavirus cases in Japan.

But the International Olympic Committee (IOC) remains defiant that the games would go ahead as planned despite the deteriorating coronavirus situation in Japan.

In an interview with GNA Sports, Mr. Nunno Mensah said that the situation in Japan was worrying but believes a cancellation of the games would have a devastating effect on athletes.

“Some the athletes have been trying to get into the Olympics for over 12 years and it gets canceled suddenly, with a few weeks until the games, that would be very devastating especially when some athletes know it would be difficult to qualify again in the next four years.

"So I think it should happen for the sake of the athletes because some wouldn’t get that chance again. The Olympics if it happens would not be like normal Olympics especially with fans not being allowed and athletes being kept in a bubble but I hope it is delivered safely,’’ he said.

He added their plans ahead of the games remain intact as they continue to seek financial support from various corporate bodies and hopes things would go as planned for a successful participation.

“Our qualified athletes are not perturbed about the news going rounds as they focused on the preparation and we are trying to get enough support from corporate bodies for a successful participation and we are poised to take the financial burden off the government,’’ he stated.

By Simon Asare (GNA)

New WBC Muay Thai Super Middleweight champion, Lawrence Nmai has thanked all fans, family, friends and guests who attended the ‘Unleashing The Titans Return’ event and wished him well at the Labadi Beach Hotel and dedicated the victory to the president and people of Ghana.

Nmai who hails from La in Accra was on top of his game as he ensured he took the belt before his home fans in grand style. He urged Ghanaians to take sports serious and keep the nation clean.

The Vice President of Pro Fighting Factory, Mr. Sammy Heywood Okine described the victory as very good for Ghana and called on the sports authorities to support the least financed sports like boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai which Ghanaians love and capable on winning at the international level.

He said Muay Thai,  kickboxing and tug of war can be added to the African Games events and they will reap medals for the nation.

The entire Pro Fighting Factory congratulated their leader Ghana’s Lawrence Nyanyo Nmai for winning WBC Muay Thai Super Middle weight title in Accra.

Switzerland based Lawrence Nyanyo Nmai aka ‘De Punisher’ on Saturday defeated Emmanuel Shijia of Tanzania through a round one technical knock out to win the WBC Muay Thai Super Middleweight Championship at the Labadi Beach Hotel in La, a suburb of Accra. He was coached by two females from Switzerland. 

Natacha De Almeida of Switzerland also beat Najma Isike from Tanzania to win the PBC Lightweight Female Championship over six rounds. She was coached by Nmai in the historic event.

In other Muay Thai bouts Samuel Plange lost to strong IvorienTano Jeremie, while Felix Kotoka was also beaten by Nigerian  Sodiq Mohammed.

Middleweight Obodai Sai of Ghana won by a TKO against Mrisho Adam from Tanzania in the main boxing event of the night.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Pro Fighting Factory has sent congratulatory message to Ghana’s Lawrence Nyanyo Nmai for winning WBC Muay Thai Super Middle weight title in Accra.

Switzerland based Lawrence Nyanyo Nmai aka ‘De Punisher’ on Saturday defeated Emmanuel Shijia of Tanzania through a round one technical knock out to win the WBC Muay Thai Super Middleweight Championship at the Labadi Beach Hotel in La, a suburb of Accra.

Nmai who hails from La was in top form ensured he took the belt before his home fans in grand style.

The Vice President of Pro Fighting Factory, Mr. Sammy Heywood Okine described the victory as very good for Ghana and called on the sports authorities to support the least financed sports like boxing, kickboxing and Muay Thai which Ghanaians love and capable on winning at the international level.

He said Muay Thai and kickboxing can be added to the African Games events and they will reap medals for the nation.

Natacha De Almeida of Switzerland also beat Najma Isike from Tanzania to win the PBC Lightweight Female Championship over six rounds. She was coached by Nmai in the historic event.

In other Muay Thai bouts Samuel Plange lost to strong IvorienTano Jeremie, while Felix Kotoka was also beaten by Nigerian  Sodiq Mohammed.

Lawrence Nmai thanked all guests who attended the ‘Unleashing The Titans Return’ event at the Labadi Beach Hotel and dedicated the victory to the people of Ghana.

Middleweight Obodai Sai of Ghana won by a TKO against Mrisho Adam from Tanzania in the main boxing event of the night.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Emmanuel Yeboah, a product of the GNPC Ghana Fastest Human finished seventh at 10.17 as team mate  Ryan Martin placed ninth in 10.23 at the ongoing SEC Outdoor Championships 100m finals in the United States of America.

Yeboah is trying very hard to make it to the Olympic Games.

Ghana’s Lawrence Nyanyo Nmai on Saturday defeated Emmanuel Shijia of Tanzania to win the WBC Muay Thai Super Middleweight Championship at the Labadi Beach Hotel in La, a suburb of Accra.

Nmai who hails from La was in top form ensured he took the belt before his home fans in grand style.

Najma Isike also from Tanzania put up a good fight but lost on points to fans favourite Natacha De Almeida of Switzerland in the PBC Lightweight Female Championship over six rounds.

Benin’s Chislan Vodounhess fought against Albert Commey in a SuperBantamweight Contest.

Michael Abban won over Godwin Tetteh in a Flyweight contest.

In other Muay Thai bouts Samuel Plange lost to strong IvorienTano Jeremie, while Felix Kotoka was also beaten by Nigerian  Sodiq Mohammed.

Mr. Michael Annan, CEO of Don’s Promotions thanked all guests who attended the ‘Unleashing The Titans Return’ event at the Labadi Beach Hotel on Saturday, May 15, 2021.

As part of Covid - 19 protocols, the 1,000 capacity Omanye Hall at the Hotel took only 150 VVIP Guests.

Middleweight Obodai Sai of Ghana won against Mrisho Adam from Tanzania in the main event of the night.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Ansah Sarfo won the GNPC Ghana Fastest Final competition held at the  Paa Joe Sports Stadium, KNUST, Kumasi on Saturday May 15, 2021.

Female star, Grace Obuor from the Speedsters Club also beat all her competitors to be crowned GNPC Ghana's Fastest Human 2021 with a legal time of 11.67 seconds, Janet Mensah was second while favourite Kate Agyeman placed third.

In the Men's division, Sarfo Ansah, also of the Speedsters Club won in a time of 10.14 seconds, Barnabas was second and Gadayi third.

Founder of the GNPC Ghana Fastest Human concept, Mr. Reks Brobbey expressed his joy over the achievement.

Ghana's Fastest Human Final Of  Finals 2021 -  Full Results

U18 Boys

1st. Kyeremanteng Nathaniel, Koraa Sports Consult- 10.70

2nd. Agyeman Francis Ashanti Region, 10.74

3rd. Owadie Williams SHS, 10.74

U18 Girls

1st. Kwartemaa Benedicta, Okess, 12.10

2nd. Kusime Diamond, Mfantseman Girls SHS, 12.41

3rd. Awudi Felicia, Kpone SHS, 12.51

Seniors Male

1st. Ansah Sarfo, Speedsters Club, 10.14

2nd. Aggerh Barnabas, UDS, 10.29

3rd. Edwin Gadayi, Speedsters Club, 10.34

Seniors Females

1st. Grace Obour, Speedsters Club, 11.69

2nd. Mensah Janet, Koraa Sports Consult, 11.72

3rd. Agyemang Kate, Speedsters Club, 11.83

By Sammy Heywood Okine

MTN Ghana has presented food items to National Chief Imam, Regional Chief Imams and 6,000 Muslim families across the country in support of this year’s Eid ul-Fitr celebrations.

Food items including rice, cooking oil, spices, margarine, juice, oats, soft drinks and toilet soap, were presented to families in Nima, Maamobi, Fadama, Ashaiman, Kasoa, Koforidua Zongo, Asawase, Aboabo, Sawaba, Moshie Zongo and Akwatia line.

In addition to the food items presented to Muslim families, MTN also donated cash, airtime and rams to the National Chief Imam and Regional Chief Imams of Takoradi, Tamale, and Kumasi.

Presenting the items at the residence of the National Chief Imam at Fadama, Mr. Salihu Abu, Senior Manager for Customer Relations and Credit Management said, “The outbreak of COVID-19 has changed the dynamics of Eid ul-Fitr traditions and celebrations all over the world. Despite all these changes, Eid remains the time of giving thanks for all the blessings in our lives, focusing on the sunnahs we can fulfil and reach out to those facing greater challenges. Our presentation here today is in the spirit of Ramadan and Eid ul-Fitr and in furtherance of our existing relationship with the Chief Imam and the Muslim community.”

Mr. Abu also advised the community to adhere to COVID-19 protocols whilst celebrating Eid. He said, “We will encourage the Muslim community as well as everyone living in Ghana to continue to observe the health and safety guidelines by wearing their facemasks where necessary. Continue washing and sanitizing your hands regularly as well as keep practicing social distancing.”

Receiving the items, The National Chief Imam, Dr. Sheikh Usumanu Nuhu Sharubutu expressed gratitude to MTN Ghana for the continuous generosity towards the Muslim community and offered prayers for the company and staff. He said, “We are grateful to Allah for these gestures you undertake. If God favors you with anything such as wealth, he needs you to expend those favors in the right and appropriate place especially in this holy month and more especially in the last night of Ramadan.  May Allah help you, whatever you desire and whatever you aspire and visualize, in the future may it come to fruition.”

In the Ashanti region, the items were received by Sheik Abdul Mumin Harun, Ashanti regional Chief Imam. On behalf of the Muslim Community Ustaz Ahmed Seidu, Executive Sectary at the Office of the Ashanti Regional Chief Imam, thanked MTN Ghana for the donation and stated that the company has indeed demonstrated its friendship by its continuous support to Muslim communities across the country.

In the Western Region, the items were received by Dr Sheikh Ostaz Ali Hassan Ali, Western Regional Chief Imam and in the North by Sheikh Abdul Salam Ahmed, Northern regional Chief Imam. The community was grateful to MTN Ghana for coming to support them.

MTN has supported the Muslim Community for the past 14 years during Eid-ul Fitr celebrations through donations and the organization of events in Nima, Accra New Town, Kumasi, Kasoa, and Tamale. MTN has also been supporting the National Hajj Board annually in the organization of the pilgrimage to Mecca.

From Sammy Heywood Okine