My gov't will launch "Operation Olympics Glory Programme" next year when I'm voted president - Bawumia
Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his desire for Olympic glory for Ghana at the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. Despite Ghana's significant potential across various sporting disciplines, the nation has historically underachieved at the Olympics, securing only five medals in its history, with just one medal won during the 4th Republic at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago.To reverse this trend and harness Ghana's immense sports potential, Dr. Bawumia has outlined comprehensive development plans that his future government intends to implement. These plans include sustainable funding, development programs, and a dedicated Olympics-specific initiative.Speaking at the launch of the NPP Manifesto in Takoradi on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia announced that his government will "start an ‘Operation Olympics Glory’ programme by dedicating resources towards the preparation and readiness of athletes to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA."As part of the Operation Olympics Glory Programme, Dr. Bawumia further revealed that his government will, "where necessary," target specific sports with the potential to win medals.In line with his broader sports development vision, Dr. Bawumia also announced the establishment of a Ghana School Sports Secretariat.This specialized body will serve as a crucial vehicle...
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Vice President and NPP Flagbearer, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has expressed his desire for Olympic glory for Ghana at the upcoming 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Despite Ghana's significant potential across various sporting disciplines, the nation has historically underachieved at the Olympics, securing only five medals in its history, with just one medal won during the 4th Republic at the Tokyo Olympics three years ago.
To reverse this trend and harness Ghana's immense sports potential, Dr. Bawumia has outlined comprehensive development plans that his future government intends to implement. These plans include sustainable funding, development programs, and a dedicated Olympics-specific initiative.
Speaking at the launch of the NPP Manifesto in Takoradi on Sunday, Dr. Bawumia announced that his government will "start an ‘Operation Olympics Glory’ programme by dedicating resources towards the preparation and readiness of athletes to the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, USA."
As part of the Operation Olympics Glory Programme, Dr. Bawumia further revealed that his government will, "where necessary," target specific sports with the potential to win medals.
In line with his broader sports development vision, Dr. Bawumia also announced the establishment of a Ghana School Sports Secretariat.
This specialized body will serve as a crucial vehicle for driving sustainable grassroots sports development through schools, in collaboration with key stakeholders such as the Ghana Education Service and various sports federations.
