American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson wins the world 100-meter title with a personal best of 10.65 seconds, a new championship record. The former record of 10.67 was set by Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce in 2022.

Richardson, whose Tokyo Olympic dreams were dashed after a positive marijuana test, won the world title Monday in Hungary, loudly asserting her status as a Paris 2024 medal contender.

The 23-year-old gobbled up 100 meters in a blazing, personal-best 10.65 seconds at the 2023 World Athletics Championships, at the National Athletics Centre, in Budapest.

In 2021, Richardson had appeared to punch her ticket to the Covid-delayed Tokyo Games after winning the women’s 100-meter race at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Eugene, Oregon.

But she was suspended and missed Tokyo after testing positive for THC, the chemical in cannabis.

The sprinter accepted responsibility for her actions while explaining she took the drug to cope with the stress of her mother’s sudden death.

Even before her win Monday, she was considered a favorite to take an Olympics spot for Paris as she won the U.S. 100-meter title last month.

Richardson rallied past Jamaican Shericka Jackson (silver, 10.72) and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce (bronze, 10.77) in her global championship debut.

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Coach Dr, Ofori Asare’s Wisdom Boxing Gym won the 2023 Greater Accra Ga Homowo Juvenile Boxing Competition held recently at James Town.

Wisdom Boxing led by sensational Caleb Mensah came home with six gold medals.

Caleb Mensah said they want more challenge. He disclosed that he wants to represent Ghana at international tournament so he is training even harder to go to Junior Olympic Games or Junior Commonwealth Games to gain experience as a boxer.

He thanked Coach Asare and all the assistant coaches for their support and encouragement.

Philemon Lomotey, one of the gold winner said this is just the beginning as they want to take Wisdom Boxing to the world.

The young gold medalists presented the medals and winners trophy to Coach Asare last Monday at the gym at Adedenkpo, at James Town.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Boxing Fundraiser Media Workout Held At Wisdom Boxing Gym

A media workout for the Boxing Fundraiser being organized by Wisdom Boxing Promotions and Making Learning Happen (MLH) at the Accra Sports Stadium on Saturday August 26, 2023 has been organized at the Wisdom Boxing Gym on Monday to introduce the boxers on the bill and also make the media know the reasons behind the promotion.

The event will feature eight exciting professional bouts and 11 amateur elite and juvenile exhibitions.

Mr. Suleiman Abubakar who is the brain behind the fundraiser and CEO of Making Learning Happen (MLH) said they are raising funds to get desks and chairs for 2,000 pupils in 4,000 schools all over the country.

Speaking to the media, he revealed a social media group with old students of Mfanstipim School where someone posted a school in the Eastern Region where pupils were sitting on and writing on cement blocks. He was touched and decided to support them and the results were marvelous so he planned to go nationwide by using sports (boxing) as a tool to sensitise people to donate to the deprived.

“I feel its like giving back to society and like I said all proceeds and ticket sales will go to construct tables and chairs for schools in the Northern Region, Western Region, Upper East and Upper West Regions, Central Region, Bono East Region, Bono Region, Oti Region, Western North Region, Greater Accra Region, North West Region, Eastern Region, Volta Region, North East Region, Ashanti Region, Savannah Region and all over Ghana” he expressed.

He encouraged boxing lovers and the general public to make personal donations to the project.

Suleiman Abubakar faces young power puncher Haruna Mohammed who is undefeated with two wins, in a hot heavyweight contest for the main event.

Other boxers some from other countries will feature and Coach Dr. Ofori Asare who welcomed guests to his renovated gym said they want to promote the boxers from the grassroots, and not letting them go wayward for some promoters and managers to dupe them.

He thanked the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) for their support.

President of the GBA, Mr. Abraham Neequaye assured WBP and MLH of the fullest support, and appealed to influential personalities to donate towards a worthy course as education is key in the framework of the GBA.

He was accompanied by Mr. Michael Tetteh and Golden Mike who is deputy director of promotions at the GBA as well as Nanor, a young enterprising match maker.

According to Miss Sarah Lotus Asare, Administrator at Wisdom Promotions and Boxing Gym the show will parade female boxers in the ring to entertain fans and patrons.

Juvenile and Amateur boxers will herald the programme at 3pm before the professionals start at 6pm.

Tickets are on sale in three categories at 20cedis for the popular stand, 50 cedis for Ringside and 150 cedis for VIP.

The tickets can be got ONLINE: egtks.com/e/39209, MOMO: *713*33*50# and WHATSAPP: Send #50# to 0242426427 via whatsapp.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Watch Out Wisdom Boxing Promotions and Making Learning Happen (MLH) Premier Bill Coming Up At The Accra Sports Stadium On August 26, 2023

Here are some details ahead of the Promotion To Raise Funds For Education.

The Adinkrahene Boxing Event at Lord’s Commey Sports Complex, Shukura in Accra on August 19, 2023 belongs to history after Faisal Abubakar successfully defended his national Super Lightweight title by a round four knock out over his opponent, Emmanuel Aryee from the Ghana Prisons Service.

The fight was staged by Dan Ablorh Sowah’s Silver Black Promotions.

Ghana’s Super Lightweight champion, Faisal “Poncho Power” Abubakari says he now wants to meet the best on the continent of Africa and go to the world stage.

He believes boxing is a game as well as a fast way to make money, so he will not shy away from any big deal.

Friends of Boxing congratulate the Poncho Power

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Nigeria are overall winners of 3rd Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Junior Swimming Championship

Nigeria emerged as overall winners of the three day third Africa Zone 2 Junior Swimming and Open Water Championship held at the University of Ghana, Sports Directorate with 15 gold, 4 silver and 3 bronze, reports Sammy Heywood Okine.

Ghana placed second with 7 gold, 11 silver and4 bronze medals, with Benin taking third position with

Zaira Forson of Ghana and Ionnah Douillet of Benin were the delight among the females while Nigerian Kanu Chukwudi and Kpade Alexis of Benin stole the show among the males.

A total of 14 countries in West and Central African countries including Ghana participated in the event which the President of Africa Aquatics Zone 2, Dr. Mohammed Diop of Senegal said was very impressive and well organized.

He said the Championship started with three countries and now the number is increasng.

The Championship formed  part of preparation towards the Accra 2023 African Games.

General Secretary of the Ghana Swimming Association, Mr. Mohammed Kassim described the event as very successful, and a plus for Ghana.

Miss Farida Iddris, Treasurer of GSA and member of Africa Zone 2 said the performance of Team Ghana was good and believes they can be better, as their best is yet to come.

She said Team Ghana will certainly make Ghana proud at the African Games.

Mrs. Delphina Quaye, President of the GSA commended and congratulated all who supported the international event.

Below are the full results:

3rd Africa Aquatics Zone 2 Junior Swimming Championship, August 2023

 *A) Best Performance* *(Male)*

• 1st - Kpade, Alexis (BEN) .. 657 WAqua points
• 2nd - Olise, Chukwunalu (NGR) .. 653 WAqua points
• 3rd - Ndiaye, Mame Racine (SEN) .. 511 WAqua points

 *B) Best Performance* *(Female)*

• 1st - Douillet, Ionnah (BEN) .. 582 WAqua points
• 2nd - Drame, Mariama (SEN) .. 488 WAqua points
• 3rd - Forson, Zaira (GHA) .. 479 WAqua points

 *C) Best Swimmer* *(Male)*

• 1st - Kanu, Chukwudi (NGR) - 3g / 1s (+ 4 Relay golds)
• 2nd - Kpade, Alexis (BEN) - 3g / 1s
• 3rd - Olise, Chukwunalu (NGR) - 3g

 *D) Best Swimmer (Female)*

• 1st - Forson, Zaira (GHA) - 7g / 1s
• 2nd - Douillet, Ionnah (BEN) - 4 g
• 3rd - Kimiakigha, Peremoboere (NGR) - 3g

 *E) Best Team (Male)*

• 1st - Nigeria - 10g / 4s / 2b
• 2nd - Benin - 3g / 1s
• 3rd - Senegal - 2g / 2s / 8b

 *F) Best Team* *(Female)*

• 1st - Ghana - 7g / 3s
• 2nd - Benin - 4g
• 3rd - Nigeria - 3g / 1b

 *G ) Best Team (Overall)*

• 1st - Nigeria - 15g / 4s / 3b
• 2nd - Ghana - 7g / 11s / 4b
• 3rd - Benin - 7g / 1s / 1b

Five Real Estate Agents Graduate From Igloo Premier Institute

The Igloo Premier Institute at Dansoman in Accra on Saturday certified five personalities who have been trained as professionals in Real Estate management, administration and related fields like general building, land title acquisition, renovations, renting etc.

Hon. Reverend Kwaku Addo, founder of the Institute said since incorporated in 2011, they have turned to Igloo Group of Companies, and it's current state with the vision and mission to offer high standard training.

The five who graduated in the class of 2023 were Lennox Senanu, Benjamin Adams, Francis Hayibor, Desmond Kojo Boadi and Isaac Owusu.

Rev Addo who returned from the USA to contribute to education in Ghana congratulated them and advised them not to be money conscious, but deliver as professionals and the rewards will come.

"Our goal is train more people to become professionals in the evolving industry" he expressed.

He hinted that an office will soon be opened at Wa to train people in the northern part of Ghana.

He noted that Igloo Real Estate Consult has trained different professionals in medicine, law, engineering, architecture, marketing and others.

Rev. Dr. Kitcher in his exhortation at the ceremony advised the new graduates to be on God's path, as some people are born great, while others work hard to become great.

He said all stages are ordered and directed by God who is the greatest architect.

He urged them to be committed, courageous and work without fear as Real Estate Agents.

Mr. William Boye, the guest speaker told them that hard work pays, and they should not depend on man as well as try to avoid corruption. He urged them to research, and upgrade themselves.

Mrs. Francisca Bentile, who is also in the industry wished them well and success.

Lennox Senanu, on behalf of his colleagues,in a testimonial speech said his dream has been fulfilled, as he has learnt a lot to be trustworthy, have connections and network and be resilient to conquer.

After the graduation, they were immediately employed by Igloo Real Estate Company and offered 100 complementary cards each.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The national Amputee Football Team, the Black Challenge have commended a section of the media for promoting their activities.

The team was in Lome, Togo where they engaged their Togolese counterparts in a friendly international and won 9-1.

While returning home from the game at the Stade Omnisport, some of the players spoke with Yours Truly and they hailed the sports media for promoting them.

They thanked their executives and officials especially Mr. Samson Deen who has been instrumental in their progress and preparations towards the first African Para Games.

Some of the players who featured in the game and also ply their trade in Turkey are top star Mohammed Mubarak of Sahinbey, Gaziantep. His club mates Opong Richard, Yussif Yahaya, Iddi Fuzzy, Emmanuel Allotey, Sampson Sarfo of Rorye. Thomas Hayford of Isas, Isaac Eshun of Konyu, Cephas Anum also of Konyu and Agyeman Clement of Instanbul.

They appealed to the Ghana Football Association (GFA)  to supply them with equipment and urged other corporate bodies to help them with water, transportation and financial support.

Ali Jarra, the Technical Director of the team said disabled sportsmen have also won laurels for the nation, and they should be supported.

The Black Challenge are preparing for the African Games to be hosted in Accra, Ghana.

They appealed to the Sports Minister and President Akuffo Addo and the GFA President to motivate them to host and win.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Sebastian Coe has been re-elected for a third and final term as President of World Athletics ©Twitter

Sebastian Coe was re-elected as World Athletics President for a third and final term here today.

Britain's double Olympic 1500 metres gold medallist, first elected in 2015, stood unopposed at the World Athletics Congress.

The 66-year-old polled 192 of the 195 votes with three abstaining - 98.5 per cent - in a vote held two days before the start of the World Athletics Championships in the Hungarian capital.

Coe thanked delegates for re-electing him.

"We have a lot of unfinished work to do … let’s bring this baby home," he told them.

The election was overseen by World Athletics' senior vice-president Sergey Bubka, Ukraine's 1988 Olympic pole vault gold medallist and six-time world champion, who Coe had beaten when first elected to head the International Federation at Beijing in 2015.

It was Bubka's last act before stepping down after 22-years on the ruling Council of the governing body, as insidethegames reported yesterday following criticism of his links with Russia.

Coe's first two terms in office since succeeding the now disgraced Lamine Diack saw him having to clear up the corruption left by his predecessor and tackling the sport's drug problem by setting up the Athletics Integrity Unit, which has become a blueprint for other organisations.

Russia has been a dominant issue for Coe having banned them shortly after his election following evidence of state-sponsored doping.

They were only readmitted to World Athletics earlier this year, but remain out in the cold following Vladimir Putin's invasion in February 2022 of Ukraine, which Coe has condemned more vocally than any other International Federation. 

Coe acknowledged that most of his first two terms had been taken up fire-fighting rather being able to concentrate on making athletics a better product.

"The first four years of my mandate was making sure the ship didn't sink," he said.

"We were in a really tough situation.

"The next four years were about dealing with stuff that had been in the inbox for far too long.

"The next four years will focus on what is the product that will future-proof the sport for the next 30 years."

Sebastian Coe's third term leading World Athletics could be cut short if he decided to stand for President of the IOC ©World Athletics

Coe, however, may not complete this final term as there is growing support for him to stand to replace Thomas Bach as International Olympic Committee President when his term ends in 2025.

If Coe should succeed, then he will step down from World Athletics.

He still has to officially confirm that he will stand.

"I genuinely haven't ruled it in and I haven't ruled it out," he said.

By Duncan Mackay at the Hungexpo Congress Centre in Budapest 

Silver Black Promotions To Shake Lord Commey’s Wembley With Exciting Adinkrahene Boxing Tonight

… 13 mouth watering bouts on the bill to celebrate Homowo 2023

The Adinkrahene Boxing Event is set for Lord’s Commey Sports Complex, Shukura in Accra this evening, August 19, 2023 after a successful face off and weigh-in programme held yesterday.

For the main bout Ghana’s Super Lightweight champion, Faisal “Poncho Power” Abubakari will defend his belt against Emmanuel “Wonder Boy” Aryee of the Ghana Prisons Service.

Also featuring are crack boxers and rising stars; Here are the pairings:

Fight 1: Ahmed Abdulah (175.60 lbs) comes against Jonas Quarshie (175 lbs) in a 6 round light heavyweight contest.

Fight 2: Joseph Sackey (135lbs) takes on Alex Yartey (138lb) in a 6 round lightweight contest.

Fight 3: Joshua Quartey (160 lbs) versus Francis Mensah (160.10 lbs) in a 6 round middleweight fray.

Fight 4: Enoch Tettey Tetteh (121.90 lbs) will face Edward Kambasi (125 lbs) in an 8 round bantamweight contest.

Fight 5: Africanus Neequaye (133.20 lbs) versus Dennis Nyarko (138 lbs) in a 6 round Lightweight contest.

Fight 6. Fosu Thompson (148.20 lbs) squares up with Johnson Prince Sikirou (143.70 lbs) in an 8 round Welterweight contest.

Fight 7: Moro Kanla Inusah (178 lbs) takes on Moro Muhammed (178 lbs) in a 6 round Light-heavyweight contest.

Fight 8: Samuel Quaye (137 lbs) fights Sulley Mohammed (138 lbs) in a 6 round Lightweight contest.

Fight 9: Samuel Martei Laryea (122.10 lbs) versus Raul Ajaho (124.60 lbs) in a 6 round Super Bantamweight contest.

Fight 10: Emmanuel Mawuli (122.20 lbs) will test Eric Tetteh (124 lbs) in a 6 round Bantamweight contest.

Fight 11: Fashion designer / boxer Gabriel Coffie versus Komlagah Hoakpatin in an 8 round Lightweight contest. Gabriel weighed 133.6lbs, while Hoakpatin weighed 133.7lbs.

Fight 12: Emmanuel Martey (164.80lbs) and Delali Miledzi (166.70lbs) are set for an 8-round Super middleweight showdown.

The thirteen bout cards event promoted by young Dan Ablor Sowah’s Silver Black Promotions will be aired live on GTV Sports Plus..

Mr. Mubarak Yusif Nanor alias Nii Junior is the Match Maker for the bill which has been sanctioned by the Ghana Boxing Authority..

The action packed events dubbed Adinkrahene Tickets are available at 30ghc for Regular Stand, 50ghc for VIP and 150ghc for VVIP RingSide via contact numbers 0243037385 and 0256807746.  The tickets will be available at the gate as well.

By Sammy Heywood Okine