The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) recently organized a clinic on the Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) for selected school children at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon. This event aimed to promote Olympic values and raise awareness about Ghana's participation in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. The clinic was held under the theme "Africa's First, Ghana's Moment!" and was part of the GOC's efforts to build momentum for Team Ghana's participation in the games.
The clinic was attended by over 400 school children from four schools in the Ayawaso West Municipality, including the University Staff Village Basic School and JHS, as well as La Bawaleshie Presbyterian School 1 and 2. The event featured a 12-kilometre walk on the athletic oval, led by the Dakar Games torch and some members of Team Ghana for the Games. During the walk, participants took part in the symbolic passing of the Olympic torch while celebrating the three values of the Olympic Movement: respect, excellence and friendship.
The special guest of honour, Mr Kofi Adams, whose speech was read on his behalf by the Chief Director at the Ministry of Sports, Ms Fati Lily Soale, emphasized that the OVEP was an investment in the future of Ghana sports. He encouraged parents and guardians to create an environment where every child could discover their talent, develop their potential and pursue their dreams. Mr Adams also urged the athletes to repay the investment in them by returning with medals.
The Chef de Mission for Team Ghana at the Games, Mr Evans Yeboah, encouraged the students to embrace sports and live a healthy lifestyle. He emphasized the importance of sports in shaping the lives of young people and helping them to become responsible citizens. Mr Yeboah also expressed his confidence in the abilities of the Ghanaian athletes and urged them to make the most of the opportunity to compete at the international level.
Ghana will participate in eight events at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, including athletics, table tennis, boxing, taekwondo, judo, beach volleyball, badminton and swimming. The games are scheduled to take place from October 31 to November 13 in Dakar, Senegal. The GOC and the Ministry of Sports are working together to ensure that Team Ghana is well-prepared for the games and makes a good impression.
The clinic was part of the GOC's wider agenda of building momentum for Team Ghana's participation in the games. The event provided a platform for the students to learn about the Olympic values and the importance of sports in their lives. It also gave the students an opportunity to interact with the athletes and learn from their experiences.
The GOC's efforts to promote sports and create awareness about Ghana's participation in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games are ongoing. The clinic was a successful event that brought together school children, athletes and sports officials to promote the Olympic values and celebrate the spirit of sportsmanship.
Key points
- The Ghana Olympic Committee holds a clinic to promote Olympic values and create awareness for Ghana's participation in the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
- The clinic was attended by over 400 school children from four schools in the Ayawaso West Municipality.
- Ghana will participate in eight events at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, including athletics, table tennis, boxing, taekwondo, judo, beach volleyball, badminton and swimming.
