‘Infighting’ cause of Ghana’s poor performance at Olympics - Ayikoi Otoo

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$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 7 years ago

WE NEED FMR OLYMPIC ATHLETES TO FORM TRACK N FIELD CLUBS LIKE WE HAVE BOXING GYMS IN GH. THIS IS WHAT THE CARIBBEAN NATIONS HAVE. THEY WILL RECEIVE MONIES FROM THE GOC, MINISTER OF FINANCE N PRIVATE DONORS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN N ...
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WE NEED FMR OLYMPIC ATHLETES TO FORM TRACK N FIELD CLUBS LIKE WE HAVE BOXING GYMS IN GH. THIS IS WHAT THE CARIBBEAN NATIONS HAVE. THEY WILL RECEIVE MONIES FROM THE GOC, MINISTER OF FINANCE N PRIVATE DONORS TO RECRUIT, TRAIN N PRODUCE ATHLETES TO COMPETE DURING NATIONAL INTER REGIONAL COMPETITIONS. THE BEST N PROMISING ATHLETES WILL RECEIVE MOUTH WATERING CASH REWARDS N HE ASSISTED BY MINISTER OF FINANCE N GOC TO SEEK TRAINING/SCHOLARSHIPS. OVERSEAS.
$AINT GHFUO, BLACK EXCELLENCE! 7 years ago

IT MUST BE REPLACED...

IT MUST BE REPLACED...
Swami 7 years ago

They are instrumental in getting the tartan track out of the stadium under the disguised of having extra seating capacity for African Cup of Nations soccer tournament. After the games and with the change of govt they planned ...
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They are instrumental in getting the tartan track out of the stadium under the disguised of having extra seating capacity for African Cup of Nations soccer tournament. After the games and with the change of govt they planned to privatize the stadium which back fired. Now he's taking advantage of lack of track competition and organizing it with corporate support and pocketing the funds. he needs to be audited and exposed. He's a fraud bigtime
Ocloo Isaac 7 years ago

A vote for John Mahama is a vote for montie 3, corruption and plain stealing, high tarrifs, ( electricity and water) among others.

A vote for John Mahama is a vote for montie 3, corruption and plain stealing, high tarrifs, ( electricity and water) among others.
ATSU, HO 7 years ago

ONE THING IS CLEAR IF YOU LISTEN TO THE TRAINING REGIME THAT MEDAL WINNERS GO THROUGH THE EVERAGE GHANAIAN WHO BELIEVE IN SHORT CUTS & CONNECTIONSIS JUST NOT READY TO GET THERE YET

ONE THING IS CLEAR IF YOU LISTEN TO THE TRAINING REGIME THAT MEDAL WINNERS GO THROUGH THE EVERAGE GHANAIAN WHO BELIEVE IN SHORT CUTS & CONNECTIONSIS JUST NOT READY TO GET THERE YET
WISE MAN 7 years ago

IDIOT

IDIOT
WISE MAN 7 years ago

FOR MOORE

FOR MOORE
joe Moore 7 years ago

the infighting in the NPP also contribute to the Ghanaians problem everywhere! how can our sports men and women have peace of mind when NPP is threatening the peace of this nation?

the infighting in the NPP also contribute to the Ghanaians problem everywhere! how can our sports men and women have peace of mind when NPP is threatening the peace of this nation?
Obuama 7 years ago

Since when did Ghana perform well in the Olympics? These idiot will not cease to amuse. Ghana's last medal at the Olympics was a football bronze in Barcelona 92. In fact, the total medal haul for Ghana since 1960 is 5, with m ...
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Since when did Ghana perform well in the Olympics? These idiot will not cease to amuse. Ghana's last medal at the Olympics was a football bronze in Barcelona 92. In fact, the total medal haul for Ghana since 1960 is 5, with most coming from boxing. Traditionally, less than 50 of the over 200 countries get any medal of a sort. Rio 2016 is only a reflection of our performances over the years, including the NPP years, so no one should pretend that we could have done better under any circumstances.
kkk 7 years ago

is that not the reason for our downfall as a country? Officials trying to steal in one way or the other, each trying to help his family members, villages, towns, friends instead of focusing on the general good of the people a ...
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is that not the reason for our downfall as a country? Officials trying to steal in one way or the other, each trying to help his family members, villages, towns, friends instead of focusing on the general good of the people and that is the reason for the in fighting.
concerned parent 7 years ago

I'd just like to say that my daughter, a Ghanaian, trains in the UK.She chose to represent Ghana even though she qualified for selection of GB youth team.She was advised by almost everyone not to but she was adamant. Her sch ...
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I'd just like to say that my daughter, a Ghanaian, trains in the UK.She chose to represent Ghana even though she qualified for selection of GB youth team.She was advised by almost everyone not to but she was adamant. Her school specialises in training youth athletes. They have had Olympians in every Olympics since 1964 I think. They have two olympic medals on permanent display in their reception. This year they sent 8 youngsters to the Olympics and between them they won 4 medals (golds and silver).Every single one of the 8 youngsters that went to Rio for GB, came back with medals or top 8. My daughter is benefiting from this atmosphere but for the benefit of her country GHANA. She is getting great training, nutrition advice, physio etc and access to a higher level of standard of competition. She has won UK national titles, European titles, African Championships, finished 10th at COmmonwealth, 7th at the Mediterraneans. That means she's training and winning against her peers at an international level. BUT YOU WOULD NOT BELIEVE THE ENORMOUS DIFFICULTIES FACED BY THIS YOUNG GHANAIAN ATHLETE.IT TAKES AN IRON WILL AND COMMITMENT (WHICH SHE HAS) TO CONTINUE REPRESENTING HER FLAG.And why does she do it? when I speak to her about switching back to GB she says 'no GHana is my country!' Even though her standard and results would qualify her for GB place if she went back to the GB circuit. She was even approached by other federations in Africa and asked to switch to another African country and refused SEVERAL TIMES! She arranged with her school for training of Ghanaians to be given a training course at her school and the Federation did not even respond. So it's very hard to do anything positive even when you can and are offering opportunities, with this kind of opposition to progress.I don't really understand it but that's the reason why anyone with talent stays away because as much as they may love their country and their history, their heritage and their flag, they get stopped in their tracks if they get too good as they actually become too knowledgeable. So for that reason, I believe that we need to have a safe haven to be allowed to speak up about these things without recrimination but with facts in an open way and have these issues listened to and dealt with. Sports federations are there for the athletes.
Kwame 7 years ago

ANOTHER MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK?

ANOTHER MONDAY MORNING QUARTERBACK?
ja, Canada 7 years ago

Didn't know Ghana was at the Olympics!

Didn't know Ghana was at the Olympics!
EKY 7 years ago

Haha! At a cost of close to $1m 16 athletes and god knows how many 'officials'. All eliminated first round. Most coming last in all their heats.

Haha! At a cost of close to $1m 16 athletes and god knows how many 'officials'. All eliminated first round. Most coming last in all their heats.
kofi adu 7 years ago

infighting or not gh,can't do any better in sports but boxing.period.midgets compete in Paralympics only.why not listen?

infighting or not gh,can't do any better in sports but boxing.period.midgets compete in Paralympics only.why not listen?
Nana tuful asamoah bassaw 7 years ago

Gfsports a new company which organises all sports once every three months will inspire the athletes performance in the long run.

Gfsports a new company which organises all sports once every three months will inspire the athletes performance in the long run.

‘Infighting’ cause of Ghana’s poor performance at Olympics - Ayikoi Otoo

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