*380*21#: Special Short Code For Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon Registration Launched At Zimansky Hotel

The Special Short Code for registration to participate in the 2023 edition of the annual Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon has been launched on Tuesday at the Zimansky Hotel, a newly built plush luxury hotel at Roman Ridge in Accra with a gym and tennis / basketball court at the top floor.

Hon. Kwadwo Baah Agyeman, a former MP of Asante Akim North Constituency in the Ashanti Region and CEO of the Ghana Digital Center performed the launch. He commended Medievents for their creativity in using digitalization for registration and establishing themselves as the leading Marathon organisers and sports with endurance in Ghana. He observed that the digital registration will enable the organisers to have a data base of participates and share information ahead of the event.

Mr. Henry Kwao of TXT Ghana said the short code *380*21# is to afford athletes and participants a convenient and efficient platform to register as well as receive instant feedback after registration. He called on Ghanaians to use the digital space for development and progress.

Mr. Willie Ezah, the Race Director said for this year’s innovation, participants would register through a special short code *380*21# which was developed by TXT Ghana, one of the partners of the event.

The user-friendly short code also gives opportunity to participants to select their race, either21km, 10km or 5km and make appropriate payment after registration.

Over 1000 participants are expected to compete and there would be other races such as wheelchair, deaf race and skating as well as entertainment after the Races.

He revealed that registered participants will contribute to the race, get a running vest, 1000ghc insurance package from Serene Insurance plus a refreshment pack, aside the fantastic winner’s prize.

Eugenia Agyiri Tettey, representative of Serene Insurance said everyone’s health is his or her wealth, so people should take good care of themselves by taking part in sporting activities, and socializing.

She hoped for an accident free programme, however, if anyone just injured at treated at the Ridge Hospital, Serene Insurance will pay all the bills.

Naadu Mills, Assistant Director 1 of Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) reiterated the full support of her outfit.

Dr. Ndombia – Mibillah, Compliance Manager of GS4, leading security providers promised to deploy men and full assistance on the day of the event.

The Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon is fixed for Saturday, July 29, 2023, from the Accra Sports Stadium to Mantse Agbona, James Town.

Sponsors of the Race include Serene Insurance Ghana Limited, HD Plus, Allied Consortiums, Parin Africa, mybet.Africa.com, Aqua Blue Mineral Water, RekFoli Herbals, G4S and Zimansky Hotel.

Global Media Alliance, www.sportsnetghana.con, the Inquisitor are the media partners.

The Accra Inter-City Homowo Marathon is part of activities making the annual Homowo festival and the 125th Anniversary of the AMA.

The main launch of the Marathon comes off at the AMA Hall a week to the Race.

By Sammy Heywood Okine