The Ghana eSports Federation was formally launched in Accra after the National Sports Authority approved and recognised the federation as the sole governing body of eSports in the country.
Details
The inauguration event took place at the Madagascar eSports Arena at the West Hills Mall. In attendance was the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), Ben Nunoo Mensah, and representatives from the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MoYS), grace the occasion.
What They’re Saying
President of the Federation, Igor Boumekpo expressed his excitement of fulfilling the long-awaited goal.
“I want to assure every Ghanaian that from now to 2026, we are going to register every eSports organisation in this country, team, association, developers and the players themselves. Everybody is going to be part of this because we need to have accurate data for the nation including the game centres,” he said.
He also stressed the importance of women in the sport.
“There’s nothing you will do in this world if you don’t get the women involved. We need them and the Federation has a great plan for them. The Federation vice is there to make sure we involve the women in every activity. The women are going to play a major role and we’re trying so hard to make sure we involve them in all our activities.“
President of the GOC, Nunoo Mensah:
“eSports is the future of sports and the earlier those of us in Ghana embrace it and embrace it well and put in structures and facilities to make sure we get the best out of it, the better.
“I want to congratulate the Federation, and I can assure you that the Ghana Olympic Committee will have their back and be with them throughout this journey.”
Between The Lines
The National Sports Authority has approved and recognized the Ghana eSports Federation as the sole governing body of E-Sports in Ghana.
Source: JoyNews
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