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0 Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Foreign Affairs Minister and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, has awarded full scholarships to six young athletes from Mepe who excelled at the National Junior Olympics.
The children, aged between seven and fifteen, amassed nine medals at the competition, the highest tally of any participant, held at the University of Ghana.
“I had a pleasant surprise for the six super talented kids from Mepe in my beloved constituency who emerged champions at the national Junior Olympics,” Mr. Ablakwa said.
In addition to the scholarships covering education from basic through tertiary levels, Mr. Ablakwa announced a cash prize of GHS 20,000 to support the children’s training and development. “They won nine medals — the highest accumulation at the competition. You made us all proud,” he added.
The North Tongu MP expressed confidence that the investment in education and training would nurture the young athletes into future Ghanaian sports stars.
“May you in a few years become Ghana’s next Olympic champions,” he said, stressing the importance of combining academic and athletic excellence.
Mr. Ablakwa encouraged other young people in the constituency to pursue their talents, noting that support from leadership and the community can transform potential into achievement.
The scholarships are intended to ensure the champions have every opportunity to realise their full potential both academically and in sports.
