GHC in Kenya Pays Courtesy Call On Ghanaian Contingent At FASU Games

GHC in Kenya Pays Courtesy Call On Ghanaian Contingent At FASU Games

The Ghana High Commission (GHC) to Kenya has paid a courtesy call to the three Ghanaian Universities participating in the 10th Federation of African Universities Sports (FASU) Games being hosted by Kenyatta University.

The High Commission represented by Mrs. Doris Richter, Deputy High Commissioner, and Mrs. Theresa Gyamfi, Minister – Counsellor/Political and Economic presented assorted fruits and drinks to the University of Ghana, University of Education, Winneba, and University for Development Studies wishing all three Universities the best of success in the Games. The contingent of the three Universities numbered ninety-seven (97)

On behalf of the three Ghanaian Universities, Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu, the Director of Sports at the University of Ghana who facilitated the contact with the High Commission, expressed appreciation to the Commission for the visit, presentation of items, and wished the team well. This is even to be more appreciated given the fact that the High Commission, His Excellency Mr. Damptey Bediako Asare was out of town but ensured his mission did the needful.

He added it is always special when you receive such visits away from the shores of Ghana. What the high commission in Kenya did is very much appreciated and shows the way for our missions abroad to make Ghanaians feel at home away from.”

So far, the three Ghanaian Universities have distinguished themselves in the Games, especially in the track and field events in Athletics. More to follow in the coming days.

Source: ug.edu.gh

By Athleticshour

Sekyere Richard has had a 10-year involvement in the sport of athletics. He holds a Diploma in Physical Fitness. Sekyere has experienced the sport as a middle/distance athlete, coach, and now journalist and blogger. Sekyere has published several articles on athletics from Ghanaian Athletics to World Athletics. He currently owns and manages the content and marketing development of Athletics Hour. "I am passionate about sports, love writing and interviewing, traveling, and meeting new athletes and coaches. I like to expose the hidden talents in the youth and I am always in search of talents across Ghana". I have volunteered in one of the biggest ultra-marathons in the world "The Elton Ultra Marathon in Russia. Covered many races in Ghana including ECOWAS CAA Region II Championship and multiple roads and track races in Ghana. In 2021, he launched the "Better Ghana Athletics Agenda", which will help support organisers, athletes and coaches in all directions.

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