The 28th edition of the Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) games under the theme, “Repositioning University Sports for National Development”, is set to kick off from January 3rd to 18th, 2025, at the University of Cape Coast.
A total of 16 universities have confirmed their participation in the games, which aim to improve and unearth talents among student-athletes in the country.
The participating universities include University of Cape Coast, University of Ghana, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, University for Development Studies, University of Health and Allied Sciences, University of Media, Arts and Communication, University of Mines and Technology, University of Winneba, University of Professional Studies, University for Environment and Sustainable Development and CK Tedam University of Technology and Applied Sciences,
The others are Ghana Institute of Management & Public Administration, University of Energy and Natural Resources, Ghana Communication and Technology University, Akenten Appiah Menka University of Skills Training and Entrepreneurial Development, and Simon Diedong Dombo University of Business and Integrated Development Studies.
The GUSA games have a rich history of promoting university sports and providing a platform for student-athletes to showcase their talents. This year’s edition promises to be exciting, with a wide range of sporting events lined up, including football, table tennis, netball, basketball, hockey, athletics, tennis, goalball, badminton, beach volleyball, volleyball, and handball.
The participating universities are eager to battle it out for glory, and the competition is expected to be fierce. The University of Cape Coast, as the host institution, is likely to have a strong presence, while other universities like the University of Ghana and Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology will also be looking to make a strong impression.
The games are also an excellent way to promote physical activity, teamwork, and sportsmanship among university students.