{"id":29916,"date":"2026-07-21T21:39:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T21:39:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/?p=29916"},"modified":"2026-07-21T21:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T21:39:28","slug":"badminton-is-for-everyone-ghana-badminton-and-special-olympics-sign-landmark-mou-amid-calls-for-inclusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/index.php\/2026\/07\/21\/badminton-is-for-everyone-ghana-badminton-and-special-olympics-sign-landmark-mou-amid-calls-for-inclusion\/","title":{"rendered":"Badminton Is For Everyone &#8211; Ghana Badminton And Special Olympics Sign Landmark MOU Amid Calls For Inclusion"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Dome at the Borteyman Sports Complex was filled with applause, solidarity messages, and a shared sense of purpose on Monday as the Ghana Badminton Association and Special Olympics Ghana signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding to expand inclusive badminton across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ceremony was more than just a signing. It was a gathering of sports leaders, Ghana Olympic Committee board members, and disability advocates who spoke with one clear message: badminton must be for everyone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yeboah: &#8220;This is about inclusion and institutional support&#8221;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/753488265_1686762125885979_906357170780634756_n-1024x568.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29918\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/753488265_1686762125885979_906357170780634756_n-1024x568.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/753488265_1686762125885979_906357170780634756_n-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/753488265_1686762125885979_906357170780634756_n-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/753488265_1686762125885979_906357170780634756_n.jpg 1170w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Setting the tone for the day, Mr. Evans Yeboah, President of the Ghana Badminton Association,said the partnership goes beyond rackets and shuttlecocks. It is about breaking barriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c_Today marks a new chapter for badminton in Ghana. We are making a deliberate decision that our sport will reach every community, every school, every gender, and every ability group,_\u201d Mr. Yeboah stated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He stressed that for the initiative to succeed, there must be collaboration between schools, government, and sports bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c_We need institutional support. We need teachers trained, coaches certified, and facilities made available. When we invest in inclusion, we invest in the future of Ghanaian sport,_\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Yeboah noted that the MOU aligns with Badminton Ghana\u2019s long-term goal of growing participation from the grassroots to the elite level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Owusu: &#8220;This MOU will create real opportunities&#8221;*<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Secretary-General of Special Olympics Ghana, Dr. Ebenezer Owusu,delivered a passionate address on what the agreement means for athletes with intellectual disabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He revealed that about 4% of Ghanaians live with intellectual disabilities,and many have been left out of organized sports for too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c_This Memorandum is a promise. A promise that our athletes will get technical education, proper coaching, and the chance to wear the Ghana jersey on the world stage,_\u201d Dr. Owusu said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He explained that the partnership will focus on training, athlete development, and preparing a national team for the Special Olympics World Games next year*.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201c_Our vision is simple. Every athlete, regardless of ability, should have the opportunity to develop skills, build confidence, and compete with dignity. Sport is a tool for empowerment, and today we are using it,_\u201d he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Owusu thanked the Ghana Badminton Association for taking the lead and called on other federations to follow suit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The event also featured solidarity messages from key stakeholders across the sports fraternity. Representatives present included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Badminton Confederation Africa (BCA)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8211; Special Olympics International (SO International)*<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ultimatesportsghana.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/749300890_1691489078594059_9173103195643925823_n-1024x593.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-29919\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Speakers commended both organizations for the bold step and pledged support for implementation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mr. Kamal Sulley, Board Member of the Ghana Olympic Committee*, described the MOU as \u201c_a model for how sports federations and disability organizations can work together to achieve national development goals._\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He added that the partnership reflects the Olympic and Paralympic values of equality and respect, and is important for Ghana\u2019s broader sports agenda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A representative from the BCA noted that Africa is watching Ghana, and that the success of this program could inspire similar partnerships across the continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Under the agreement, both organizations will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1. Train and certify teachers as badminton coaches for schools and communities<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2. Provide technical education to Special Olympics athletes and coaches<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3. Develop athletes with intellectual disabilities* and form a national team<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4. Prepare Team Ghana* for the Special Olympics World Games next year<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The program also ties into the global BWF\u2013SOI Global Badminton Development Strategy 2026\u20132031,which aims to grow inclusive badminton worldwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In his Closing Remarks,the host expressed appreciation to all partners and reaffirmed the commitment to implement every clause of the MOU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A new chapter<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many in attendance, the message was clear. This is not just about badminton. It is about dignity, opportunity, and representation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As Mr. Yeboah put it: \u201c_When we say badminton is for all, we mean all._\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And as Dr. Owusu added: \u201c_Today, we are giving our athletes more than a sport. 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