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Tokyo Paralympics confirmed without fans amid coronavirus pandemic

(dpa/GNA) - The Paralympic Games in Tokyo later this month will follow the lead of the Olympics and exclude fans from the majority of venues due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers confirmed on Monday. An exception will be made for...

Hundreds throng KIA to welcome Ghana’s Olympic bronze medalist in grand style

 Hundreds of supporters thronged the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) on Friday night to receive Ghana's sole Bronze medalist at the 2020 Olympic Games, Samuel Takyi and other members of the team in grand style. The contingent including two boxers, Shakul...

Sha’Carri Richardson to Square Off Against Olympic Medalists at Prefontaine Classic

CNN. After missing out on the Olympics because of a suspension, Sha’Carri Richardson will get the chance to test herself against three stars from the Tokyo Games next week.  Per Rachel Bachman of the Wall Street Journal, the American sprinter will compete against Jamaican...

CID forms team to investigate betting scandal in Ghana football

GNA - The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has formed a strong team to investigate the match fixing and bribery allegation that hit the Ghana Premier League (GPL) Match day 34 clash between AshantiGold SC...

GAA certifies routes for West Africa International Marathon (WAIM)

GNA – The Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) has certified the maiden edition of the West Africa International Marathon (WAIM). This follows the inspection of the routes by the Technical Committee of the GAA. The GAA in a communication to the organisers...

Ghana Premier League (GPL) to go autonomous next year

GNA - The proposed independent elite league competition that has been under consideration by the current administration will take off in 2022/23 season. The Executive Council of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) at a meeting agreed to commence the implementation...

Twelve more coronavirus cases at Olympics – including two athletes

(dpa/GNA) - A day before the Olympics officially open, organizers reported 12 coronavirus cases linked to the Games. The organizing committee said in their Thursday update that two athletes staying in the Olympic Village were among those who tested positive....

FIFA President lauds Hearts of Oak’s resilience in title triumph

, GNA – Mr. Gianni Infantino, President of the Federation of International Football Association (FIFA) has congratulated Hearts of Oak after they emerged Champions of the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League. Hearts celebrated their title triumph yesterday at the Red Bull...

Tokyo 2020: “I’m ready to take on the world” – Weightlifter

GNA – Ghana’s Weightlifter Christian Amoah has said he is prepared to take on the world as he gears up for 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo, Japan. Amoah, who has great prospects of winning a medal in the competition, said...

“Girls Box” Boxing Championship fixed April 24

GNA - The Greater Accra Amateur Boxing Association (GABA) in collaboration with Women In Sports Association (WISA) will organise a female boxing championship dubbed ‘Girls Box’ at the old City Engineers Premise (Attoh Quarshie Gym) at James Town on...
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“Ghanaians make up a notable portion of US visa overstayers.”

Ghana has emerged as one of the African countries with high visa overstay rates in the United States, according...
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