The Ghana Armed Forces Army Sports Team has been honoured with a brand-new Renault Saloon Car from Premier Motors and a total of 68 medals won for their outstanding sport events of the year on Thursday 28 June, 2024.

The awards which were presented at a ceremony held at the forecourt of the Army Headquarters included a remarkable haul of 31 gold medals, 24 silver medals, 13 bronze medals, highlighting the exceptional performances of the men and women of the Army Sports Teams.

The accolades were garnered from prestigious events such as the National Athletics Open Championship, WINA BIG Volleyball Tournament, the Greater Accra Regional Handball Championship, and The West Africa Table Tennis Championship. Others were, the 13th All African Games held in Ghana, the Confederation of African Athletics Region 2 Senior Championship, Ghana’s Women FA Championship and 2023 Ghana’s Professional Boxing League.

Speaking at the event, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Major General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona expressed gratitude to the Army sports teams for their outstanding performances that have elevated the flag of Ghana Army and Ghana as a whole. He attributed these successes to strategic interventions by the Chief of the Defence Staff, Lt Gen Thomas Oppong-Peprah, supported by senior officers, soldiers, and civilian staff of the Army Headquarters.

Major General Onwona further congratulated the teams on their achievements and encouraged them to continue bringing pride to the Ghana Army, promising to address their challenges in order to ensure continued success in the future.

COAS therefore extended his appreciation to the various dignitaries and organizations for their unwavering support and contributions to the Army sports teams. These included the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Mustapha Ussif; the Dean of the Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Ambassador Maher Kheir; President of the Ghana Boxing Authority, Mr. Abraham Kotei Neequaye; President of the Ghana Football Association, Mr. Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku amongst others.

On his part, the Dean of Diplomatic Corps, His Excellency Ambassador Maher Kheir congratulated the Ghana Army Sports teams for their comprehensive successes across various disciplines. He expressed appreciation for the outstanding achievements of the teams, acknowledging their dedication and skills in securing victories across multiple disciplines.

Ambassador Kheir commended the Army hierarchy for their support and leadership in fostering an environment conducive to sporting excellence and encouraged the teams to build upon their achievements and strive for greater success in future competitions. He highlighted the importance of sports in promoting camaraderie, discipline, and national pride among military personnel.