The ESports Association Ghana in collaboration with Wisdom Boxing Promotions, KA Sports TV and Team Theophilus Allotey on Sunday July, 13^th organised an outreach programme for boxing lovers who play on the computer or with their phones at Atukpai, near Bukom.

The maiden event was witnessed by personalities like Yours Truly representing the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Jojo Ephson representing the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF), International Boxing Consultant Yoofi Boham, Mr. George Lamptey former GBF President and a member of the Ghana Olympic Committee Executive Board, Asafoatse of Atukpai and many others. Other boxers and coaches from different gyms also took part in the exciting programme.

Mr. Kwesi Hayford, President of the ESports Association of Ghana said they often organise community events, but this was special and he is hopeful many people would embrace the sport, as it is an Olympic event and soon winners are going to represent the nation in international competitions which has already begun.

Coach Dr.Ofori Asare of Wisdom Boxing Gym said ESports can take some of the youth from social vices, and make them useful.

Yoofi Boham commended the leadership of both GBF and GBA for backing the E-Sports event. He prayed that the right people come and lead Ghana Boxing so that the nation will occupy its rightful place in world boxing.

Theophilus Kpakpo Allotey, the WBO Africa Bantamweight Champion and UBO Africa / National Super Flyweight Champion in whose honour the programme was organised said as boxer he learns a lot while playing the game and hopes everyone would join and play. He later shared biscuits and sweets to the kids who turned up.

Many inquisitive youth and kids in the Atukpai community came to the venue to see and learn. Theophilus Allotey.

At the end of the event, three people were awarded for emerging the best players; Alfred Kotey - winner (Gold), Desmond (Silver ) and Jacob Thompson (Bronze)

By Sammy Heywood Okine