Gloria Commodore Retires: A Legacy of Empowering Female Sports Personalities

Madam Gloria Commodore, also known as Mama G, bid an emotional farewell to the Women in Sports Association (WISA) Achievers Awards after ten years of honouring outstanding female sports personalities and presenters. The awards ceremony took place at the Accra Sports Media Centre on September 21, 2024.

In her final speech, Mama G said, “After sixty years in sports, I’m retiring at 67. My strength isn’t what it used to be, but I’m finishing strong, just like all sportspeople do.”

She continued, “My passion for sports kept me going, even when I lost my husband, who supported me financially. I almost gave up nine years ago, but I decided to continue honouring our female sportswomen annually.”

Mama G practiced eight disciplines, including combat sports for self-defence and stress relief. “I understand what our female sportswomen go through,” she said.

WISA, a registered brand, has awarded over 300 sportswomen and supporters. Mama G expressed pride in WISA’s impact, citing awardees’ subsequent successes.

The Women in Sports Association (WISA) honoured outstanding female sports personalities and journalists at its 2024 Achievers Awards ceremony. The recipients include:

Kelsey Woname: Fencing, U.K. & Service

Lawrencia Okailey, Hockey, Ghana National Fire Service

Sco Hagar Oboshie Laryea, Ghana Prison Service

Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, D.D.G. Ghana Prison Service

Betty Dzima (Secretary) to D.G. – National Sports Authority

Perpetual Naa Ayikaijah: Mixed Martial Art MME/Boxing

Vida Baffowaa, Handball

Janet Mensah, Athletics, Sagnation Club

Aniela Allotey, Sports Journalist, TV3

Naceera Afua Quansah, Athletics

Abigail Twumasiwaa Okanta, Football Supporters, Achievers S.U.

Rashida Iddi, Ghana Supporters Union

Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah, Athletics, High Jump

Wendy Naa Deide Sampah, Sports Journalist, HSTV

Adzi Rejoice Awurabena, Sports Journalist, HSTV

Doreen Naa Odarley Lamptey, Sports Journalist, Obonu TV

Thomas Kwaku Kumordzi, Head of Security/Safety, NSA

Sammy Heywood Okine, Sports Journalist, African Sports / Ultimatesportsghana

Phil John Quartey, Sports Journalist, Metro TV

Prince Annang, Sports Journalist, Max TV

Theophilus Sampah, Sports Journalist, GTV

Captain (Rtd) Andy Sam, Hockey

Mr. Yaw Asare-Berkoh, Tradecross Gas Ltd/Trinity

Madam Gertrude Adzo Akpalu, Patron/Sponsor

Mr. S. Adjetey-Sowah, Sponsor, Trinity United Church

Mr. Samuel Frimpong-Manso, Sponsor, Trinity United Church

Mr. Adokwei Abrahams, Sponsor, Trinity United Church

Trinity United Church, Legon, Sponsor

National Sports Authority, Sponsor

Ethan Hair, Skincare, Beauty

Ghandour Cosmetics Ltd., Headline Sponsor

By Gabriel Obu