Madam Elizabeth King, chairperson of the Women’s Commission of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has expressed her joy over the victory of Ben Nunoo Mensah, and said the future is bright for Women Sports.
She said it was all joy for her the whole of Monday when the results were called by the Electoral Commission of Ghana.
The Vice President of the Ghana Hockey Association promised to support the Green Team to achieve their goals and objectives.
“We will shine again under Ben Nunoo Mensah because he is caring and has love for sports and sports people. I will be very sad to be on the losing side” she expressed.
Madam Gloria Commodore, President of Women In Sports Association (WISA) has also sent congratulatory message to Ben Nunoo Mensah who was re – elected President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) for the next four years.
She expressed her joy that Madam Delphina Quaye of the Swimming Federation was also elected to serve on the board.
According to Madam Commodore, she believes in the new team, and prayed that they will succeed in moving Ghana Sports to the next level.
She commended the delegates who voted for the resourceful GREEN TEAM.
The WISA President who is also a member of SWAG commended colleague Fred Acheampong of the GFA Executive and noted that things will get better at the GOC.
She hoped that the GOC will inspire the nation’s top sportsmen and women to excel at international games, especially the Olympic Games.
Raphael Botsyo Nkegbe, the nation’s top (SWAG) Sports Personality for 2019 also hailed the victory, saying Ghana Sports must move forward.
In another development, Emmanuel Olla Williams has also sent his congratulatory message and says it is time to work hard again in the next four years.
He noted that everything must be done by government to support the Olympic Team to win medals.
By Sammy Heywood Okine