Sports News of Friday, 16 February 2018
Source: 3news.com
Government says it is proud of Akwasi Frimpong who finished last in his Olympic debut at the 2018 Winter Olympics at Pyeongchang in South Korea.
The 32-year-old placed 30th, with over 11 seconds behind the eventual winner, Yun Sung-bin of South Korea, after his third and final run.
He finished his first and second heat with a time of 53.97 and 54.46 seconds respectively on Thursday.
Notwithstanding, the government in a tweet Friday said Akwasi’s efforts has given Ghana overwhelming public relations benefits.
“Government and the people of Ghana is immensely proud of Frimpong Akwasi “GoldenSprint” regardless. The overwhelming ‘PR’ benefits brand ‘Ghana’ has enjoyed from your Olympic dream is hugely acknowledged and appreciated. Ayekoo!!!!”.
Via the Ministry of Youth and Sports: Government and the people of Ghana is immensely proud of @FrimpongAkwasi "GoldenSprint" regardless.
— Ministry of Information (@moigovgh) February 16, 2018
The overwhelming 'PR' benefits brand 'Ghana' has enjoyed from your Olympic dream is hugely acknowledged and appreciated.
Ayekoo!!!! #JoySMS pic.twitter.com/a4Ph57c4Vv