{"id":89279,"date":"2025-08-11T14:23:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=89279"},"modified":"2025-08-11T14:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-11T14:23:17","slug":"ghana-olympic-committee-pays-tribute-to-departed-compatriots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=89279","title":{"rendered":"Ghana Olympic Committee pays tribute to departed compatriots"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) on Monday laid a wreath at the Jubilee House to honour the memory of the compatriots who tragically lost their lives in an incident at Adansi in the Ashanti Region on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.<\/p>\n

The wreaths represent the GOC, the Commonwealth Games Association of Ghana, and the entire sporting fraternity.<\/p>\n

The GOC President, Mr. Richard Akpokavie, remarked that, \u201cThe Ghana Olympic Committee, representing all national federations, athletes, coaches, and officials in sports, and has come to pay tribute to these gallant men who died in the service of our country.\u201d<\/p>\n

He revealed that the late Omane Boamah was scheduled as a baton bearer for the King\u2019s Baton Relay, which has been put on hold.<\/p>\n

He added, \u201cWe remember them for their service to the nation, and it\u2019s fitting that we come here to pay our respects. As sportspeople, we believe in sacrifice for our country, and we\u2019re committed to instilling this value in our athletes, officials, and coaches. May God remember them for their service and rest their souls in peace.\u201d<\/p>\n

The ceremony was attended by top officials of the GOC, including President Richard Akpokavie, 1st Vice President Mawuko Afadzinu, 2nd Vice President Frederick Otu Lartey, Secretary General Muniru Kassim Mohammed, Deputy Secretary General Bawah Fuseini, and board members Rafatu Inusah, Delphina Quaye, George Lamptey, George Tettey Lamptey, Kamal Sulley, Richmond Quarcoo, and Nathaniel Johnson.<\/p>\n

Other notable attendees included Professor Francis Dodoo, Former GOC President; Charles Osei Asibey, Communications Director, GOC; and Christopher Essilfie, President of Modern Pentathlon.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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