Sports
The 28th Ghana University Sports Association Games (GUSA) officially underway at the University of Cape Coast (UCC)
The 28th Ghana University Sports Association Games (GUSA) is officially underway at the University of Cape Coast (UCC) after a breathtaking opening ceremony at the New Examination Centre.
Running from 3rd to January 18, the sporting event, a celebration of athleticism and human spirit, is on the theme: “Repositioning University Sports for National Development.”
16 public universities are competing in 12 disciplines, including athletics, basketball, football, hockey, volleyball, handball, tennis, and goalball.
A major highlight of the ceremony was a parade of institutions, where participating athletes proudly represented their universities in colourful outfits, embodying the spirit of unity and sportsmanship.
The flame of the GUSA 2024 was also lit amid fanfare.
Addressing the guests, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong, who declared the Games officially opened, stressed the importance of unity and showcasing universities’ rich talents through sports.