The President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Mr. Richard Akpokavie Esq, and Secretary General, Muniru Mohammed, have attended the landmark Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland.
They were both joined by Ghana’s Chef de Mission (CDM) for the upcoming 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games, Mr. Ernest Danso for a facility inspection during the period.
President Akpokavie and Secretary-General, Mr. Mohammed Mumiru, proudly represented Commonwealth Sports Ghana (CSG) at the pivotal General Assembly, which ushered in a transformative new chapter for the global sporting body, taking major and impactful decisions in shaping the future of the movement.
In a move signalling a broader mandate beyond just the Games, the General Assembly approved the historic change of the organisation’s name from the Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) to Commonwealth Sport, which shall continue to be the organiser for the Commonwealth Games and be responsible for anything sports within the Commonwealth Nations.
IIndia significantly won the coveted right to host the Centenary Games in 2030 at Ahmadabad in India, emerging victorious after a competitive bid process against Nigeria.
The hosting rights for the Commonwealth Youth Games 2027 were officially confirmed for the Mediterranean island nation of Malta.
Dr. Donald Rukare, the National Olympic Committee President of Uganda, in a moment of immense pride for Africa, was elected as the President of the Commonwealth Sports.
Dr. Rukare a lawyer, lecturer, member of the World Aquatic Bureau and head of the Ugandan National Council of Sports, becomes the first African to head the Commonwealth Sports.
His elevation is expected to bring a fresh perspective and focus to the Commonwealth sporting movement.
Prior to the General Assembly’s conclusion, delegates, including the CGA Ghana representatives, were given a valuable opportunity to tour the venues designated for the upcoming Glasgow 2026 Games.
The Chief de Mission (CDM) of Commonwealth Sports Ghana (CSG), the CSG President, Richard Akpokavie and Secretary General, Mohammed Muniru leveraged the Congress to engage in fruitful discussions with the Glasgow 2026 Organising Committee.
The GOC leadership conducted an inspection of potential future hosting venues to assess Ghana’s readiness to engage with the new, invigorated vision for Commonwealth Sports.
These crucial preparatory engagements covered a range of logistical issues vital for Ghana’s team, including ticketing, accommodation, pre-Games camping arrangements, visas, and accreditation issues.
The visit and subsequent local inspection by President Richard Akpokavie confirms the GOC’s commitment to staying abreast of international best practices and ensuring Team Ghana are well-prepared for the new era of Commonwealth Sports, starting with the Glasgow 2026 event.
VISIT TO GHANA HIGH COMMISSION
Ghana’s delegation to the Commonwealth also paid a courtesy call on the Ghana High Commissioner to the UK and Ireland, Mrs. Sabah Zita Benson, to discuss Ghana’s participation in the Commonwealth Games next year and a collaboration to ensure a successful and impactful games for Ghana.
The delegation further discussed the engagement with relevant Ministries and Agencies to explore the possibility of Ghana being part of the African Village for all African countries during the games next year to promote Ghana to the world.
The meeting agreed to have a liaison from the High Commission to work with the CDM to ensure smooth collaboration towards the preparation and participation in the games.
GOC President, Richard Akpokavie, has stated that “The 2026 Commonwealth Games will be hosted in Glasgow, and the importance of the various advance engagements is to ensure a smooth preparation to offer Team Ghana the best chance to win medals to make Ghana proud and also to find ways to promote Ghana during the Games”.
