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Ghana–Anhui Chamber backs constituency games with 2,120 sports items

The Ghana–Anhui Chamber of Commerce and Industry has delivered a major boost to Ghana’s grassroots sports development agenda with the donation of 2,120 sports items to the National Sports Authority’s Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee (RMPC).

Ghana–Anhui Chamber backs constituency games with 2,120 sports items

The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce and Industry has generously donated 2,120 sports items to Ghana's National Sports Authority’s Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee (RMPC). This significant contribution was presented at a ceremony in Accra, consisting of 600 pairs of Peace canvas sneakers and casual shoes, along with 1,520 adult unisex Peace T-shirts in sizes ranging from XS to 3XL.

This generous gift is a crucial investment in the government's Reset Ghana Sports Agenda, aiming to provide structured sporting opportunities for every community in Ghana. By removing barriers to participation, the Constituency Games aspire to create a credible pathway for identifying and developing sporting talent across the country.

RMPC Chairman Samson Deen expressed gratitude to the Ghana-Anhui Chamber for its early partnership in rebuilding Ghanaian sport from the grassroots level. He emphasized that no child should be denied the chance to participate in sports due to location, economic circumstances, or background. He highlighted Ghana's immense sporting potential and the need for effective structures, credible partnerships, and sustained investment to transform this potential into national and international success.

The donation reflects the Chamber's commitment to corporate social responsibility and its dedication to contributing to Ghana's development. Tang Wei, Chairman of the Ghana-Anhui Chamber, stated that sport is a powerful force that brings people together, promotes peace, and strengthens communities. The Chamber hopes that these items will create meaningful opportunities for young people and remains ready to support this important national initiative.

The donation strengthens the emerging partnership between Ghana's sports sector and the Chinese business community, showcasing how private-sector support can expand access to sporting opportunities at the community level. The Constituency Games are guided by the vision "Uniting Communities, Inspiring Talent and Building the Future," with partnership, transparency, community ownership, inclusion, and excellence at the forefront of their implementation.

This generous contribution from the Ghana-Anhui Chamber is an investment in peace, opportunity, and national development, providing a vital early pool of clothing and footwear for the Constituency Games as they strive to create a pathway for young talent from every community.

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