President Akufo-Addo Urges Unparalleled Hospitality for African Games Visitors
President Akufo-Addo delivers a directive during the inauguration of the Borteyman Sports Complex, emphasizing unparalleled hospitality for the anticipated 8,000 visitors to the upcoming African Games. The directive underscores Ghana's commitment to hosting the Games and highlights the state-of-the-art facilities at the Borteyman Complex.
The President's directive, delivered during the official inauguration of the Borteyman Sports Complex, underscores the government's commitment to ensuring the success of the upcoming Games scheduled between March 8 and 23, 2024. The directive emphasizes the importance of providing unparalleled hospitality to the anticipated 8,000 visitors, including athletes, officials, journalists, and fans.
The Borteyman Sports Complex, as one of the primary venues for the Games, will host seven competitive sports, four of which will also serve as qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris. The complex boasts state-of-the-art facilities, including a 1,000-seater capacity swimming pool, a multi-purpose Sports Hall, and a temporary dome for various sports.
President Akufo-Addo highlighted a hybrid approach in utilizing both existing facilities and completing new projects to ensure timely readiness for the Games. Despite initial skepticism, the completion of these facilities stands as a testament to Ghana's hosting capability and commitment to sports development.
The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, commended the swift completion of the Borteyman facility and envisioned it as a center for sports excellence, serving as a legacy for future generations. He emphasized the importance of sustained maintenance to ensure its continued benefit to future generations.
Overall, the directive and remarks from both the President and the Minister reflect Ghana's determination to showcase unity among Africans and celebrate the continent's diverse culture through the African Games.
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