The inauguration of the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 14TH CANA African Championships which was slated for Tuesday 14th September, 2021 has been re-scheduled to Wednesday 15th September,2021.

Time for the programme is 10am prompt at the Media Center, Accra Sports Stadium

Sources close to the Ghana Swimming Association said the continental event will come off from 11th to17th October,2021 at the Trust Sport Emporium in Accra, while the Open Water competitions will take place at Akosombo.

Miss Farida Idriss, Treasurer of the Ghana Swimming Association said 50 countries have so far confirmed participation, and about 500 swimmers from all over Africa are expected to take part in the Championship.

She expressed that Ghana is proud to host the prestigious international event, which involves junior and senior swimmers, and appealed to corporate institutions to support the Ghana Swimming Association.

She urged the media to support the Ghana Swimming Association to enable them attract sponsors.

Ghana presented two swimmers at the recent Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and they performed well within their capabilities.

Abeiku Jackson and Unilez Takyi are expected to be part of the Ghana Team at the CANA Championship.

By Sammy Heywood Okine