The Minister for Youth and Sports, Honourable Isaac Kwame Asiamah has reiterated the government’s commitment to ensure that all recognized sporting disciplines in the country receive equal support in furtherance of national sports development.
The Minister observed that aside football, other sporting disciplines have the potential to win laurels for the country hence the need for government to support their activities.
The Youth and Sports Minister made these remarks last Thursday when the WBO International Junior Featherweight champion, Isaac ‘Royal Storm’ Dogboe and his delegation called on him at the Ministry of Youth and Sports in Accra.
Dogboe during the visit, presented the WBO title he won in December 2016 to the Minister and also informed him of his upcoming world title fight against WBO world champion Jessie Magdaleno in Las Vegas on April 23.
Hon Asiamah congratulated the undefeated boxer (16-16 10TKO) for his incredible achievements as the youngest to be ranked in the WBO ratings as well as being adjudged by the same body as the 2016 best African fighter.
The Minister observed that boxing has been a traditional sport in Ghana which continues to show great potential with the likes of Dogboe taking over the mantle from legends such Azumah Nelson.
"We would do everything possible within our means to support you and make sure that boxing gets its fair share of the national cake all in effort to promote the once buzzing sport," Hon Asiamah said.
Isaac Dogboe expressed gratitude to the Minister for his vision for other sporting disciplines and promised to win a world title come April 23.
The ‘Royal Storm’ further pleaded with the Minister to help promotors stage international fights in Ghana, adding that "with the new state of the art gym, our country can host world title bouts of recognized sanctioned bodies".
Latest Stories
-
Joy FM Prayer Summit for Peace ends in electrifying worship and prayer
7 hours -
The Conscience of Leadership: A call to President Akufo-Addo on Ghana’s environmental devastation
8 hours -
Ghanaian youth unaware of their right to hold politicians accountable – Youth Bridge Foundation
9 hours -
Judge delays Trump sentencing for a third time
9 hours -
2024 WAFCON: Ghana drawn against defending champions South Africa in Group C
9 hours -
Photos from DW-JoyNews street debate on ‘galamsey’
10 hours -
Mimmy Yeboah: Blending heritage with global sophistication, confidence redefined through couture
10 hours -
100 Most Influential People Awards 2024: Brain Hill International School’s Director Mary Anane Awuku honoured
11 hours -
Akufo-Addo commissions 97-km Tema-Mpakadan railway line
11 hours -
Majority requests recall of Parliament
11 hours -
Kanzlsperger and Professor Quartey support WAFA with medical Donation
11 hours -
Gideon Boako donates 10 industrial sewing machines to Yamfo Technical Institute
11 hours -
‘Golden Boy’ Abdul Karim Razak honored at WAFU-B general assembly
12 hours -
Buipewura Jinapor secures Vice Presidential position in National House of Chiefs with record votes
12 hours -
2024 election: I want results to come out like ‘milk and honey’ – Toobu
12 hours