The 28th Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA) Games has been launched at a ceremony at the University of Cape Coast (UCC).
The event, to be held under the theme, “Repositioning University Sports for National Development,” will officially take place at the University of Cape Coast from 3rd to 18th January 2025. The GUSA Games will feature student athletes from sixteen public universities, showcasing a variety of sporting events, including Athletics, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Volleyball, Handball, Tennis, Goalball, and many more. Each competition provides an opportunity for athletes to display their talents and for all to celebrate our shared commitment to sportsmanship and excellence.
Speaking at the launch, the Vice-Chancellor (VC) of UCC, Prof. Johnson Nyarko Boampong was delighted that UCC would host the games and reiterated the University’s commitment and unwavering support to ensure a successful 2024 GUSA Games. He highlighted the significance of the Games which promotes leadership, discipline, and teamwork, and provides a platform for athletes to exhibit their talents.
According to the VC, university sports serve as a powerful tool for promoting unity, discipline, and excellence. “They are more than just games; they are a breeding ground for future leaders, innovators, and change-makers.” The skills and values nurtured through sports are the very same qualities that drive national development, he said.
The Pro-Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rosemond Boohene, who is also the Chairperson of the Local Organizing Committee for the Games, indicated the University’s readiness to host a memorable event, as a “testament to our collective dedication to fostering an environment where athleticism complements academic growth; and where leadership, discipline, sportsmanship and teamwork are nurtured and celebrated.”
The President of GUSA, Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko, expressed appreciation for the University of Cape Coast’s commitment to hosting and investing in sporting facilities. He also urged all stakeholders to commit themselves to achieve a successful GUSA Games in January 2025.
The official logo and mascot for the Games were unveiled as; Cape Coast University’s Eagle, “Oguaa Suapɔn Ɔkɔrɛ”. The mascot represents our collective identity and serves as a vibrant reminder of the enthusiasm and energy that sports instill in our lives. “Oguaa Suapɔn Ɔkɔrɛ” is designed to inspire both our athletes and supporters as we cheer, compete, and celebrate our unified victories together. Beyond its playful exterior, “Oguaa Suapɔn Ɔkɔrɛ” captures the essence of UCC’s renowned hospitality. It resonates with students, athletes, and universities alike, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, cooperation, mutual respect, and fair play.
Present at the event were the Registrar of UCC, Gideon Enoch Abbeyquaye, Director, Public Affairs, Major Kofi Baah-Bentum, Head of Sports, Jane Bekoe, Organizing Secretary of GUSA Timothy Mensah, the Public Relations Officer of GUSA, Emma Pimpong, the media and other key members of UCC.
