What the finance minister said about sports in the 2024 Mid-Year Budget Review

The Minister of Finance, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, highlighted the government's support for sports achievements since January 2024 during the mid-year budget review on July 23, 2024.

He mentioned significant investments in sports infrastructure, such as the Borteyman Sports Complex and the completion of the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, which facilitated Ghana's successful hosting of the 13th African Games.

He noted that these efforts helped Ghana secure sixth place on the medal table with 69 medals.

“Mr. Speaker, we have made significant progress in enhancing sports infrastructure, talent development, and ensuring that our athletes have the resources they need to excel. Ghana successfully hosted the 13th African Games from 4th to 23rd March 2024 in Accra at the new international standard multi-complex sports facility at Borteyman, and the newly commissioned University of Ghana Sports Stadium.

"We placed sixth on the medals table with a total of 69 medals: 19 gold, 29 silver, and 21 bronze. This is Ghana's best performance at an international multi-sport event, so far,” he said.

Dr. Amin Adam also celebrated the Black Challenge of Ghana's victory in the 2024 African Amputee Football Cup of Nations in Egypt, which qualified them for the 2026 Amputee World Cup.

“Mr. Speaker, the Black Challenge of Ghana also participated and won the trophy in the 2024 African Amputee Football Cup of Nations tournament hosted and organised in Egypt. This win secured the team a spot at the 2026 Amputee World Cup Tournament,” he added.

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