Ghana’s Edmund Amoako retained his first position the just ended Open Coloris Karate Championship 2024 3rd Edition in Togo-Lome.

He told Yours Truly “This is the second time retaining my seat at the 1st place position, I hope to defend and win again, I want to appeal to the government of Ghana, the Ministry of Youth & Sports and other agencies in sports to invest in Karate Do as Ghana can win more medals there at international competition”

Edmund Amoako also trains a number of kids who love the sport and see that Ghana has huge potential.

He thanked the Ghana Karate Do Federation led by Mr. Nat Johnson for their support.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

HRM Nii Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse was Special Guest of honor at the 2024 Ga Homowo Dinner Dance celebration held at Borough Hall, Royal Hill in London on Saturday October 26th, 2024.

The event was attended by a number of chiefs from the Ga State including Nii Adote Otintor, Sempe Mantse and Nii Kojo Ashifi Papanyira I, Development Chief, Nii Adotey Odaawulu 1, Gbese Sonmenaa Weku Yitso and other personalities.

They flew in a special plane from the McDan Aviation Terminal at the Accra International Airport.

Nii Kojo Ashiefie Papanyira I,known in private life as Ben Nunoo Mensah, the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee GOC) said the event held in London was very important and successful for cooperation between Ghana and the United Kingdom in the promotion of culture, diplomatic relations, tourism, sports, education, health, hospitality,  business, social and development among others.

He said it was very important for the Ga Mantse to establish relationships with Gas living in other parts of the world, especially advanced countries.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Skillsman Tonardo Hails GBA And GBF, Calls For Establishment Of National Boxing Academy

Skillsman Tonardo, a retired footballer, now coaching young players believes Ghana Boxing is on track.

He commended the current GBA President, Mr. Abraham Neequaye for his administration which has seen many boxing events in the communities and urged Ayitey Powers Promotions to organize the best boxing show on November 23 at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

He also applauded the CEO and staff of Omashi TV and Radio for promoting Ga language and culture.

He is a former talented footballer now scouting for Right to Dream is organising an under 12and under 16 tournament at Teshie to discover the next generation of stars for Ghana football.

He also called for the establishment of a Boxing Academy or Boxing Center of Excellence to groom nation boxing talents into world class super stars.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Six popular disability sporting entities in Ghana have been awarded sports kits to be used for their activities and competitions.

Madam Ann Marrie. a representative from Captain Barron Foundation presented the items to a number of foundations.

The beneficiaries are Mighty Football Club, Ghana Deaf Football Association, Ghana Blind Football Association, Ayawaso CP Football Club, Ghana Amputee Football, Up and Shine Foundation and Special Olympics

The Items donated include jerseys, football boots, bibs and gloves.

She said Captan Barron Foundation wishes to empower the disability sports entities so that they would be able to compete in their various disciplines.

"We believe in empowerment of individuals to be able to compete indiscriminately for love, joy and happiness, no matter the obstacles" she expressed.

She noted that they promote resilience and encourage inclusion.

Brentford Football Club donated the items to Barron Foundation for distribution to the various beneficiaries in para sports.

 Mr. Isaac Anaman, a representative from Captain Barron Foundation said the items were just a token as they promise to make bigger interventions in the future to support the physically challenged sporting heroes.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Bronx Boxing Club members and Yours Truly bid farewell to John Abaja. Laryea as he left Accra Ghana for the USA to make his American debut.

Laryea said he is from a ghetto in Bukom and could have been a bad boy, but boxing saved his life when he met Coach Carl Lokko, and now he is on the big stage at Caribe Royale, Orlando, Florida, USA.

“I really appreciate what Coach Carl Lokko and CEO Sammy Anim Addo and others have done in my life, I thank everyone and promise to fight the bout of my life to win” he said.

“With God Everything Is Possible” said Mr. Sammy Anim Addo.

John Laryea fights Alex Mejia of Nicaragua on November 1.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

The Ghana Golf Association (GGA) has organized a one day training programme for sports journalists aimed at furnishing them to be appreciative with the sport.

The event took place Friday, October 25, 2024, at the Bok Nam Kim Golf Club near Burma Camp where participants were taken through the equipment, techniques, rules and terminologies in the game for proper reporting.

The media practitioners were made to feel the golf course, play with the club, taking different strokes with the objective of knowing the rudiments of playing and scoring.

Mr. Leonard Kwaku Okyere, president of the Ghana Golf Association expressed gratitude the journalists, mostly members of Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) for their participation and help to spread the word to Ghanaians that golf is not an exclusive sport for the rich.

“I thank you for coming and hope that we help push golf to the wider Ghanaian audience. I also want to clear the misconception that golf is only reserved for the rich.”

“The only difference between golf and other sports is that you need a little bit of patience and it can also let us know when you are an honest person or dishonest based on what you do on the course,” Leonard Kwaku Okyere said.

Mr. Solomon Allotey, Secretary of the GGA named some of the upcoming tournaments as the Asantehene Open Golf Championship (Kumasi), Ghana Open Golf Championship (Kumasi), Accra Golf Championship, Tafo Golf Open Championship (Tafo) and the PGA Tournament in Damang later in the season.

All the participants were content with the programme and even called for frequent of such exercises for the media to provide more publicity and promotion of golf in Ghana.

Some of the lessons from the programme was Golf is Integrity, Credibility and Honesty.

It was also established that golf is not a game for rich people or the affluent in society, while golf can be played by people above 60 years.

The meeting also formed the platform to promote Ghana golf activities on social media.

Present at the seminar was Col John Armah Okai (rtd) captain of Bok Nam Kin Club, Mr. Rodney Odoi and Mr. Chris Atadeka who shared some insights on marketing, creating links and partnerships in golf.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Joseph Agbeko aka Fresh King Kong Takes Boxing To People

The New Generation Fight Night to be organised by Joseph Agbeko Foundation at Kitase is gaining popularity, publicity and awareness.

The Kitase Basket Court at Kitase, Peduase in the Eastern Region will be the action spot on November 8, 2024 when the New Generation Boxing Tournament comes alive to give the community some entertainment in sports during their festival.

Benedict Badoo,a new sensational light heavyweight who is the nephew of Joseph Agbeko, the Fresh King is on the bill. He fights experienced George Amuzu in his professional debut.

The Fresh King Kong said the bill is for the new generation and will feature juvenile and amateur bouts – Stars of the future.

He thanked the chiefs in the Kitase area for their massive support.

President of the Foundation Joseph Agbeko aka Torgbui Kaletor II is a two time IBF Bantamweight Champion who worked with Don King. He is organising this event which is also promoting local tourism in collaboration with Game TV.  The bill has been sanctioned by the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA).

Agbeko who also won the IBO world title said the people in the Eastern Region deserve to celebrate with the nation's number one sport, which is boxing at their festival.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Some exciting boxers of the Wisdom Boxing Gym will display their talents at the gym premises on Saturday October 26 when they host Gloves of Africa in an exhibition show,

On the bill are Wesley Ayi Bonte, Henry Owusu, Philimon Lomotey and Caleb Mensah. Below are the pairings:

1.Seun Arowolo (NGR) VS. Leonard Azumah Edem (GHA)

2.Wesley Ayi Bonte (WBC) VS. Mohammed Ablorh (RBC)

3.James Okoe​ (GHA) VS.Fatiou Laurent Sarouna (TGO) 57Kg

4.Stephen Armah ( Akotoku Academy) Vs Henry Owusu ( WBC)57Kg

5: Bright Okoe ​(BESESAKA/ WBC) VS. Richmond Commey (BPB) 48KG

6. Philimon Lomotey (WBC) VS. Gabriel Tetteh (Seconds Out) (Juvenile)

7.Adelaide Gabatey VS. Sunday (Female Bout)

8. Caleb Mensah (BESESAKA/ GHA VS. Mouftao Léonard Sarouna (TGO) 54KG
9. TBT (WBC) VS TBT (Attoh Quarshie)

By Sammy Heywood Okine

John Abaja Laryea aka 'The Expensive Boxer' who makes his debut in the USA on November 1 at Caribe Royale, Orlando against Alexander Mejia from Nicaragua says he is taking first bout like a world title.

"My target is the world title, but I am taking this first opportunity in the USA as a title fight because winning will motivate me and my team and colleagues to get better. I am goingto shock the world" he said in an exclusive interview.

The undefeated young boxer with 14 bouts, 13 victories and one draw said he will win to make his trainer happy.

Coach Carl Lokko of the Bronx Gym discovered him and turned him pro at age 18.

Now 22, Laryea feels he has gone through all the training rudiments that makes one a world champion.

He had the privilege to train with Coach Don Charles, trainer of IBF World Heavyweight champ, Daniel Dubois.

"My coach has made world champions and he will certainly make me a world title holder, I am very mush grateful to coach Lokko and my manager, Sammy Anim Addo for the opportunity they have given me, and I am going to make them proud".

He noted that there is no juju or medicine in boxing except training.

"The juju in boxing is training and at Bronx Gym we train hard and well, that is why we have many young champions, we also support each other" he expressed.

John Laryea who is a two times WBO Africa Featherweight champion said since he beat tough Namibian Nathanael Sebastianus to win the African title, it has been difficult to get opponents as everyone is afraid to face him, so he has to move outside Africa to the USA where there are many boxers to challenge.

"I am going to the USA to learn and win for Ghana" he noted.

"I want to appreciate and thank all my fans at Jamestown, Bukom and Chorkor Level One, they have shown real love and I will not disappoint, they should keep on praying for the Team Laryea" he added.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Reports reaching Yours Truly indicate that there is a rush for tickets to watch the first ever Sweet Palm Wine Music Film at the Silver Bird Cinema.

The TICKETS are going for Gh100.

One SCAN the QR CODE, *713*33*599# on the next slide to buy, or Walk to Zen Garden, Labone Accra and buy or Call 0500561836 to place your order and you'll be served or Download the Silverbird app and buy.

Kwan Pa , the award-winning Ghanaian band is set to release their debut musical drama movie titled Sweet Palm Wine, on October 26 in cinemas across Accra, Ghana.

The film follows a family of three who return to their village home due to economic hardship in the city. It features Kwan Pa’s signature palm wine music, a genre that fuses highlife, jazz and traditional Ghanaian rhythms. Kwan Pa, known for popularizing palm wine music, has produced an exciting new soundtrack to accompany the film. The soundtrack “Sweet Palm Wine”, also includes their popular EP “Palm Wine Music”, and will be released October 25 ahead of the movie premiere.

The soundtrack includes nine songs in the palm wine style Kwan Pa is known for, with lyrics in English, Twi, Ewe and Ga. It also includes a track by Kwan Pa leader Asah Nkansah and their producer Kojosteve.

“We wanted to create a musical experience that showcases Ghana’s rich culture and heritage” said Asah, Kwan Pa;s bandleader.

“Sweet Palm Wine combines drama, humor and our style of palm wine music to tell a story of family and overcoming adversity and finding love”

Kwan Pa formed in 2016 and has since gained popularity across Ghana and West Africa for their energetic and melodic take on palm wine music. They have performed at major stages in Dubai, Moscow, and Qatar and won multiple awards for best traditional band in Ghana. The band is known for songs like 5 days of Christmas, The Kontomire Song & Felix Cannot Dance”;

Sweet Palm Wine is produced by Wahala Entertainment, their record label, and directed by Wael H. Hakim. It also stars Fred Amugi, Pascaline Edwards, Aaron Adatsi, Willie Chambers, Ricky Kofi Adelayitar and Rosa K.O Mensah just to name a few. The film musical score incorporates Kwan Pa signature sound and new songs created especially for the movie.

“We re excited to share this musical experience on the big screen” said Wael, the film director.

Kwan Pa music is the heart and soul of this film.

Their palm wine style brings so much joy and life to the story Sweet Palm Wine will premiere in silver bird cinemas in Accra on October 26. Kwan Pa soundtrack with the same title will be released digitally worldwide on October 25.

By Sammy Heywood Okine