SPORT

Team Central Region "First" in 2022 National Cross Country Competition
The 2022 National Cross Country event took place at Akim Oda in the Eastern Region.All 16 Regions nationwide participated and Team Central Region took the first position.

Date Created : 1/1/0001 12:00:00 AM : Story Author : Ghanadistricts.com


The team on Tuesday afternoon paid a visit to the Upper Denkyira East Municipal Assembly to present the trophy First position:male category to the Municipal Chief Executive Mr. Ebenezer Forson Appiah.

Mr. Tieku Alexander Central Regional Sports Director told the MCE that, the Central Regional Team took the first position in the competition: Mr William Amponsah took the first position for the male category and was presented a trophy, Mr Aziz Mohammed also took the 3rd position and Mr Basil Afful 5th position.

Mr Evans Assan, Athletics Coach and Mr Joel Nii Oblie Ankrah, Head of Technical Team : National Sports Authority said the team was diligent, obedient, took instructions and spiritual life very seriously and hence the first position.

The award winners reiterated that they were obedient to instructions from their coach and technical team.

The MCE congratulated the Team for their hard work and victory and advised them to continue training for more victories ahead not only for the central region but nationwide and internationally. He said the Dunkwa Stadium upon completion will host the team for in depth training.

The Municipal Coordination Director, Mr Braimah Asumah Adam also advised the team to take sports very seriously for it is not just entertainment but also a full time career for the youth.