The Local Organizing Committee (LOC) for the Confederation of African Athletics (CAA) Region II Seniors Athletics Championships has been inaugurated.
The championships are scheduled to take place from June 3 to 6, 2024, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra.
The inauguration took place today, May 10, 2024, at the Ministry of Youth and Sports, marking an important milestone in the preparation for the championships.
The LOC members are:
Dr. Kwame Baah Nuako, GNPC – Chairman
Charles Osei Asibey, Ghana Athletics – Vice Chairman
Andrew Ackah, Advertisers Association of Ghana – Member
Fadi Fatal, IMAX Media, Member
Rhodalene Owusu Ansong – MOYS Representative
Bawa Alhassan, Ghana Police – Member
Edwin Amankwah, Businessman, Member
Phillipina Frimpong, GA CEO – Member
Christine Ashley, NSA – Member
Augustine Amissare, UG – Member
Daniel Duut, GA – Member
The LOC is responsible for ensuring the successful organization and execution of the championships, which are expected to bring together top athletes from across the region.
The competition also serves as a qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. A total of 450 athletes from 15 countries are expected to compete in the championship.
Credit: Gabriel Obu