The reconstituted Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) Board, led by Acting President Roger Barnor, on Tuesday met with the Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr. Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, at the Accra Sports Stadium.
The meeting marked a significant step toward rebuilding Ghana Boxing, as both bodies discussed the implementation of recommendations from the Ministerial Committee that investigated the death of a Nigerian boxer and the administrative failings under the previous GBA leadership.
The NSA boss confirmed that in the coming days, he will outline the roadmap for implementation of the Committee findings with a team made up of top Ghana Boxing experts to steer the affairs of the sport.
To symbolize unity, trust, and renewed collaboration, Mr. Barnor presented a pair of boxing gloves to the NSA DG on behalf of the new GBA leadership.
A key focus of the discussions was the upcoming GBA Extraordinary Congress scheduled for July 19, and the outlook for Ghana Boxing beyond July 22, when the term of the current administration officially ends.
The delegation included GBA Board Members Lawrence Carl Lokko, Michael “Golden Mike” Tetteh, Nii Gonti Adjor I, Mr. Laryea, Alhaji Toffik, and Shadrack Acquaye. Also present were stakeholder representatives: Ayitey Powers (Boxers), Charles Quartey (Coaches), Alhaji Zaid (Managers), Alex Ntiamoah-Boakye (Promoters), and Rasheed Williams aka Believer (Matchmakers), along with Andrew Nortey (PRO), Solomon Otoo ‘Mangola’, Dauda Fuseni, Ernest Ofori, and Stephen Okine.
The NSA welcomes this renewed spirit of cooperation and looks forward to working closely with all stakeholders to reset and reposition Ghana Boxing.
The Sports Authority was represented by Mr. Gideon Hammond deputy DG (Admin) the C.O.O Mr Gyamfi Kusi Awere and Mr. Charles Amofa head or Communications.
Credit: National Sports Authority
