"Accra 2023: 7 out of 22 sports disciplines to serve as qualifiers for 2024 Olympics \u2013 Sports Minister"

" Accra 2023: 7 out of 22 sports disciplines to serve as qualifiers for 2024 Olympics \u2013 Sports Minister \r\n\r\nThe Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, says the 13th African Games will feature 22 different sporting activities with seven set to be qualifiers for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.\r\n\r\nThe Minister met with the media earlier on Wednesday, July 26, as part of a briefing to provide updates on Ghana\u2019s preparations to host the games.\r\n\r\nThe Games which was initially scheduled for August 2023 will now take place in March 2024 with the infrastructure expected to be completed before then.\r\n\r\nAmong the 22 sporting events, seven will serve as qualifiers for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, while the remaining 15 will be Non-Olympic qualifiers. Additionally, five sports disciplines will be showcased as demonstration sports during the event.\r\n\r\nThe Olympic Qualifiers include Badminton, Cycling, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Triathlon, and Wrestling. These events present a significant opportunity for Ghanaian athletes to secure their places in the prestigious global sporting event, the Olympic Games.\r\n\r\nSpeaking about the aim of hosting and organizing the 13th African Games, Hon. Mustapha Ussif emphasised the event\u2019s role in contributing to Ghana\u2019s transformational agenda and the African Union Agenda 2063, \u201cThe Africa We Want.\u201d\r\n\r\nThe Games also seek to improve sports infrastructure in the country and position Accra as a Sports Hub in West Africa.\r\n\r\nIn terms of infrastructure development, significant progress is being made with the construction of world-class facilities at various locations. These include the University of Ghana Sports Stadium, the Rugby Pitch, the Games Village, and the Borteyman Sports Complex, which is set to be converted into a University of Sport for Development in the near future.\r\n\r\nThe Minister expressed confidence in the collective effort of all stakeholders, emphasizing the Government of Ghana\u2019s unwavering commitment to host a successful and memorable African Games in March 2024. He called for a unified and collaborative approach to overcome challenges and ensure the Games celebrate African unity, diversity, and progress.\r\n\r\nUssif highlighted the benefits of hosting the 13th African Games, including financial gains from increased TV and online viewership, strengthening of the Ghana Cedi, foreign direct investment inflows, and potential savings in pre-tournament athlete camping.\r\n\r\nThe African Games, Accra 2023, are poised to be a remarkable event that showcases Ghana\u2019s commitment to sports development and leaves a lasting legacy of environmental consciousness through the adoption of a \u201cGreen Game Strategy.\u201d\r\n\r\nWith just seven months to go, the nation is eagerly anticipating the opening ceremony, scheduled for March 8, 2024, which will set the stage for an extraordinary celebration of African unity and sporting excellence."

"Accra 2023: 7 out of 22 sports disciplines to serve as qualifiers for 2024 Olympics \u2013 Sports Minister"

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