Indomi has proven to be a pioneering company in inspiring under-funded sporting disciplines and once again they were at the University of Ghana, Legon on Saturday to support the Willie Williams Memorial Athletics Championships.
The event, sanctioned by Ghana Athletics, saw some potential and rising stars who could represent the nation in the future.
In the 100m, Joseph Andoh of Mphantsipim School beat Mustapha Bokpin and Enoch Ofosuhen of the University of Ghana by clocking 10.30 seconds.
In the 1,500m men’s race, Abanga Inusah of the University of Ghana also ran a good run to win, while New Generation Club’s Abigail Abugari, who won the national cross country race in Savlegu, edged out her senior challenger Abusure Alhare of UDS in an exciting women’s section. left back. version.
The event showed that Ghana has talent and potential in track and field, but lacks the facilities to hold athletics in the capital, Accra.
Ghana Athletics CEO Mr. Bawa Fuseni said that there will be another school championship in Kumasi with 32 seconds to select athletes for the West African Open and a four nation competition which will include Ghana, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria and Benin will be included. African Junior Championship in Lusaka, Zambia, World Championships and African Games.
He appreciated the sponsors Mr. James Thompson and the Willie Williams Memorial Athletics.
The participants were drawn from Legon Creative Athletics Club, Mafuntsipim, Marvelous, Koora, University of Ghana, Sporty, St. Louis, Edisco, Holy Sprinters, Osu Children’s Home and University of Natural Resources.
Some of the former athletes, coach and member of Ghana Athletics Dr. Mark Kwame Jarradosi were present who commended the young athletes for their determination and will to run.
Mr James Thompson, the organizer thanked Indomi and the media, especially Metro TV, GTV, Green FM, GNA, UltimateSportsGhana. For the support and to applaud the athletes who showed up in their numbers.