The Sports Minister, Hon. Mustapha Ussif on Thursday received a special invitation document from USA Boxing to allow Ghanaian boxers and officials to visit the United States of America for training in preparation towards international events.

14 years old USA born Ghanaian boxer, Joseph Awinongya Jnr. and his family paid a special visit to the Sports Minister and presented to him the invitation.

He thanked all Ghanaians who welcomed him and supported his first time visit to Ghana.

He promised to hold the flag of Ghana high alongside the USA flag and promote friendship, unity and love among the two countries.

Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif promised to implement the invitation document and not leave it on the shelves at the Ministry for boxers to benefit as boxing gave the nation hope and glory at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, aside producing many professional champions.

Joseph Awinongya Snr. said he has traveled a lot, seen much in boxing in Europe and the USA, and this is the time to bring something back home to his people and believes Ghana would grab the opportunity and utilize it effectively.

Present at the short, but colorful ceremony were the Chief Director at the Ministry and executive members of the Ghana Boxing Supporters Union (GHABSU) who appealed to the Minister to offer them chance  to cheer up Ghanaian boxers when they travel outside.

By Sammy Heywood Okine