According to the Ghana Cycling Federation, the Local Organizing Committee of the 2023 ongoing African Games have neglected them even before the commencement of the games.
They disclosed that, not a single item(s) requested was provided for the federation.
Mr. Shaban Mohammed, the Secretary General of the federation, in a statement bemoaned the lack of support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, National Sports Authority and stakeholders involved in the organization of the games.
He also lamented on the poor treatments by the committee, which has affected their performances in the games.
“We did not receive any item/s requested by GCF from the LOC, Ministry of Youth and Sports or National Sports Authority during our 4 weeks training and this competition from 9th to 16th March 2024.” He stated.
“No chains, tires, tubes, sprockets, jerseys, cycling shoes, helmet, feeding received during the race (the Federation did that)”, He added.
He continued, “No spectacles, socks, gloves, Front wheels, Back wheels, bicycles.
Shaban Mohammed, however, expressed their displeasure on the unprofessional treatment, “The Federation is sad and not happy about the situation of the two days events.The cyclists’ were disappointed.
The Ghana Cycling Federation is yet to win a medal after day two of the individual men and women road races.