GHANA TAPS INTO KOREA EXPERTISE IN SPORTS

Ghana Deaf Sports Federation (GDSF), the governing body of Deaf Sports in Ghana received delegation from Korea Deaf Sports Federation; Mr. Jeong Bongkyu and Mrs. Choi Mina on a three (3) days working visit; 29th – 31st March, 2023, which is a national federation development initiative. This enables both organizations explore areas of interest and bilateral cooperation necessary for development, promotion of sports and recognition of National Deaf Sports Federations across Africa.

Mr. Jeong Bongkyu, Secretary General of Korea Deaf Sports, also in his capacity as the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) Technical Director for Taekwondo will liase with the Ghanaian counterpart to build upon a partnership agreement initiated by the National Deaf Sports Federation Presidents in May, 2022 during the 24th Summer Deaflympics in Brazil.

Both federations are looking forward to signing an MoU this year to commence work on various areas of interest and cooperation. Ghana will look at tapping into Korea’s expertise in athletics, taekwondo, table tennis and basketball while Korea seeks to better prospects in football development with Ghana’s support.

GDSF Executives: Jonathan Amuah – President, Kingsley Asah – Vice President, Johnson Mahama – Secretary General, Bernard Kumah – Deputy Secretary General, Samuel Amoah – Technical Director (Interpreter), Michael Wuni – Project Coordinator and Clement Sam – PRO (Interpreter) led delegation upon their arrival in Ghana to pay homage to the honorable ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea. In his absence, delegates were introduced to the second secretary and she was briefed on the purpose of engagement.

The team also visited leadership of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Association for Sports Federations On Disability (ASFOD) and, Ghana Taekwondo Federation to discuss revival efforts and assess the nations capability of hosting Deaf Taekwondo Championship, as well as, consult technical advice and support.

To end the program, a one (1) day sport development program in various disciplines sponsored by Association for Sports Federations on Disability (ASFOD) was organised for student-athletes at Senior High Technical School for the Deaf at Mampong-Akwapem.

Mr. Jeong and Miss. Choi left the shores of Ghana on 31st March, 2023 with high hopes, having realised that theor mission had been accomplished. Ghana is expected to visit Korea later in the year.

GDSF is grateful to the following: National Sports Authority (NSA), Association of Sports Federations On Disability (ASFOD), Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF), Executives of GDSF who availed themselves and everyone that supports with a click.