Sports Minister Mustapha Ussif has urged the media to highlight the positive aspects of the ongoing Africa Games in Ghana.
However, there have been reports of disorganisation in some areas of the event recently.
These include incidents such as a power outage during a football match last weekend and complaints from athletes regarding self-funded training or the use of outdated kits.
Despite these challenges, Minister Ussif emphasised the importance of focusing on the positives to promote Ghana as a sports destination during a press briefing on March 11, 2024.
“Every international organisation (and) official that we have engaged, every one of them is applauding Ghana for a very spectacular game, so far. So, let us all embrace and come and position Ghana as the sports destination that we are all yearning to position.
“That is my appeal to the media. Are there a lot of positives that we can report? Let’s focus on them and report on them so that we can position our country. Thank you,” he stressed.
The 13th African Games kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony on March 8, 2024, held at the newly built University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
While some sports events started earlier, the main games are scheduled to run until March 23.
With over 13,000 elite athletes, sports experts, technicians, officials, and volunteers participating, the African Games promise to be a celebration of the continent’s athletic talent and diverse cultures.