{
  "id": 19849582,
  "title": "We must change how we report sports in Ghana – Dr Wuaku charges journalists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/we-must-change-how-we-report-sports-in-ghana-dr-wuaku-charges",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T18:23:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/we-must-change-how-we-report-sports-in-ghana-dr-wuaku-charges-journalists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Dr. David Kofi Wuaku, the Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, has called for a transformation in how sports journalism is conducted in Ghana. Speaking during a stakeholder consultation on the Ghana Sports Fund regulations, Dr. Wuaku emphasized the need for journalists to go beyond traditional sports reporting and take a more active role in conveying the sector's contribution to national development.\n\nHe argued that sports should be recognized for its economic potential and the opportunities it presents for the younger generation. Dr. Wuaku stressed that the media has a crucial responsibility to reshape public perception of sports, highlighting its economic value and the career prospects it can offer.\n\nDuring his recent visit to Senegal, Dr. Wuaku observed the country's efforts to engage younger individuals in sports development, such as hosting the Youth Olympic Games, which generated approximately three million dollars in revenue. He stressed that Ghana must learn from such examples and begin to view sports as an industry with far-reaching implications beyond mere entertainment and competition.\n\nDr. Wuaku urged journalists to actively communicate the objectives of the Ghana Sports Fund Act, 2025 (Act 1159), which outlines a framework for sports development and sport for development, including recreation. He argued that the current narrow focus on teams and individual athletes fails to capture the sector's broader economic significance.\n\nFurthermore, Dr. Wuaku expressed concern over the limited presence of sports in the national budget statement. He urged media practitioners to make meaningful contributions to the regulatory consultation process, emphasizing that their role extends beyond merely reporting the proceedings. By communicating the shift from Ghana's previous approach to sports management towards a more sustainable and economically beneficial sports ecosystem, journalists can play a vital role in building a sports system that delivers lasting benefits to the country.",
  "summary": "The Administrator of the Ghana Sports Fund, Dr. David Kofi Wuaku has challenged sports journalists to move beyond conventional sports reporting and play a more active role in communicating the sector’s contribution to national development. He said the media had an important responsibility to help reshape public understanding of sports, particularly by highlighting its economic […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}