Mr. Ernest Danso, leader of the Ghana contingent to the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Ghana believes athletes must perform to win on the field while others working off the field must also ensure that they put in something to yield results for the Ghana House project.
The Ghana House project is an initiative to advertise, market, sell Ghana at the Games was launched on Wednesday by Hon Seth Tekpe, Economy Advisor to the President of Ghana.
He said sports goes beyond the turf, court or pitch and it must be linked to the culture, food and fashion of the people.
He noted that sports must bring investors to boast the socio economic and tourism of Ghana.
The Minister of Sports and Recreation. Hon Kofi Adams, Hon. Kobi Wayome and the directors in other sectors like recreation and wellness, Hon Betty Krosbi Mensah, culture and tourism representative Maame Efua Houadjet Ghana Investment Centre and others spoke for a united front to pull resources together for massive returns.
They acknowledged that the rewards that sports brings are enormous.
There would be other activities to launch the Ghana House in UK and organise events during the Commonwealth Games period to boost they socio economy of the country.
Over 50 countries are represented in the Commonwealth and Ghana is an important member with strategic partners.
The Ghana has been scheduled for July to August 2026.
By Elizabeth A. Gyamfi
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