In the forthcoming transfer period, FC Sheriff Tiraspol, a premier league club in Moldova, has announced a significant addition to their squad. Ghana’s own Razak Abalora is set to join their ranks, amplifying the club’s defensive strength. Following fruitful negotiations, Abalora has committed to a long-term contract with FC Sheriff Tiraspol. The agreement came to light after the Ghanaian goalkeeper successfully completed a medical examination, paving the way for the transfer. The 25-year-old goalkeeper, born on September 4, 1996, in Accra, the capital city of Ghana, brings a wealth of experience from his career in Africa. He kick-started his professional…
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Basketball, an exhilarating game that embodies team spirit, is widely loved and played across various age groups. In Ghana, it enjoys immense popularity, with schools and universities encouraging their students to participate. The Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games even includes basketball as one of its key events. However, as with any sport, playing basketball safely requires certain precautions. Here are five essential safety measures for basketball enthusiasts of all categories. Read more: How to choose the right size basketball for different age groups. Moreover, always ensure that the playing surface is clean, dry, and safe before starting the game.…
At just 24 years old, David Goggins found himself in a difficult life situation. He was earning a meager $1000 per month as a pest control worker, spending a significant portion of his income on rent, weighed over 297 pounds, and was living with his mother following a divorce. Despite completing high school, his prospects seemed grim. Yet Goggins didn’t let these circumstances define him. “Everybody comes to a point in their life when they want to quit. But it’s what you do at that moment that determines who you are,” says Goggins, echoing the sentiment that helped him transform…
Much like many youngsters in Ghana, Eric Kwame Appiah’s childhood was steeped in playing football on the local muddy fields, where lush green pitches were a rarity. However, while many youngsters dreamt of emulating the feats of Abedi Pele, Michael Essien, Stephen Appiah, or Asamoah Gyan, Eric found his true calling elsewhere. Drawing inspiration from his grandmother, who dedicated her life to providing hope for underprivileged children, Eric’s heart was always set on a mission of benevolence. “Growing up, I saw my grandmother provide for children who couldn’t afford food, schooling, and shelter,” he shared with GBC 24. “She opened…
Athletics, often recognized as the mother of all sports, is a collection of activities that include running, walking, jumping, and throwing. Governed by the World Athletics, athletics branches out into six main disciplines: Track and Field, Road Running, Race Walking, Cross Country Running, Mountain Running, and Trail Running. This makes it the only sport with such a wide range of disciplines within it. In this blog post, we will explore these six disciplines and the various events they encompass. Track and Field Track and Field events are divided into sprints, middle and long-distance events, jumping events, and throwing events. Sprint…
By: www.athleticshour.com The Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) has released the entry criteria for athletes who will be competing in the upcoming African Senior Championships, Mauritius 2022. Entry standards for all events at the CAA African Championships Mauritius 2022. The African Senior Championships was originally scheduled to take place in Algeria in 2020, but was also postponed and then cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic (covid-19). Nigeria stepped in to host the tournament in 2021, but withdrew at the last minute due to the same covid-19 insurgency in Africa, which prevented the event from taking place. Now, the championships will be…
Dr. Kwaku Ofosu-Asare, Executive Chairman of the Accra 2023 Local Organising Committee (LOC), has revealed the criteria used to choose the sporting disciplines that will compete at the 13th African Games. The list of 25 disciplines was announced at the Alisa Hotel in Accra on Friday, February 18, 2022, during the final session of the First Joint Technical Meeting with the LOC, the TCAG, and the AUSC. The disciplines selected include; Football, Athletics, Boxing, Cycling, Chess, Squash, Table Tennis, Tennis, Netball, Volleyball, Beach Volleyball, Fencing, Cricket, Armwrestling, Badminton, Basketball, Field Hockey, Handball, Judo, Karate-do, Rugby, Swimming, Taekwondo, Weightlifting, and Teqball as a…
Budapest, 19th Aug. AH – The qualification standard for the Budapest 2023 World Athletics Championships has been published by the World Athletics. The qualification window is from July 31st, 2022 – June 30th, 2023. MenEventWomen10.00100m11.0820.16200m22.6045.00400m51.001:44.70800m1:59.803:34.20(3:51.00/3:51)1500 (mile standard)4:03.50 (4:22.00/4:22)13:07.00 / 13:075000m / 5km road14:57.00 / 14:5727:10.00 / 27:1010,000m / 1okm road30:40.00 / 30:402:09:40Marathon2:28:008:15.003000m SC9:23.0013.28110m H / 100m H12.7848.70400m H54.902.32High Jump1.975.81Pole Vault4.718.25Long Jump6.8517.20Triple Jump14.5221.40Shot Put18.8067.00Discuss Throw64.2078.00Hammer Throw73.6085.20Javelin Throw63.80NAHeptathlon6,4808,460DecathlonNA1:20:1020km Race Walk1:29:20 The target number of athletes/teams per event EventTarget Number100m48200m48400m48800m561500m563000mSC365000m4210000m27100mH40110mH40400mH40Field Events36Combined Events24Marathon10020km Race Walk5035km Race Walk50Relays16
Latifa, Salomey, Manu, Jeff and Opuni ready for MAEC Indoor Championship Ghanaian Student Athlete’s at the Coppin States University will be in action at the Mid-East Athletic Conference (MEAC) Indoor Championship on Monday 21st – Wednesday 23rd February 2022. Due to the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) the indoor championship meet was cancelled in 2021. Preview of the Ghanaian Athletes: Latifa Ali will compete in both 60m and 200m events. “Latifa leads the Eagles within the MEAC on the women’s side as she ranks first in the 60m (7.43), second in the 400 (54.55) and third in the 200 (23.88). She is…
Event Schedule for the 2022 Brussels Diamond League Memorial van Damme. The meeting takes place on Thursday, September 1 and Friday, September 2. Event schedule time Central Europe (GMT +2) Thursday, 1 September 2022 18:00 – Shot Put Men Friday, 2 September 2022 17:15 – 4 x 100m Allianz Eagles Mixed17:20 – Youth Memorial Long Jump Girls Women17:22 – 100m Youth Memorial Girls Women17:27 – 100m Youth Memorial Boys Men17:33 – 1000m Youth Memorial Girls Women17:40 – 1000m Youth Memorial Boys Men17:50 – 4 x 100m Youth Memorial Girls Women17:58 – 4 x 100m Youth Memorial Boys Men18:00 – Youth…