The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) President, Ben Nunoo-Mensah, has been appointed to chair the Local Organising Committee (LOC) for the 2025 African Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championships, set to take place in Accra later this year.
His appointment was confirmed by the Ghana Weightlifting Federation (GWF) President, Jerry Ahmed Shaib, during the official unveiling of the renovated national training centre at the Accra Sports Stadium last Wednesday.
A former GWF President, Mr Nunoo Mensah, will lead efforts to ensure the successful staging of the continental event.
Ghana secured the hosting rights for the August 15–22 championship at the Weightlifting Federation of Africa (WFA) Congress in November last year, following the country’s commendable organisation of the weightlifting competition during the 13th African Games in Accra last March.
Mr Shaib outlined the composition of the LOC, revealing that prominent figures such as Prof. Quartey, Dr Adomako, Madame Edith and Ken Adade would serve as board members, alongside a representative from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
“An LOC is being formed to ensure the successful hosting of this continental event. Mr Ben Nunoo-Mensah will chair the committee, supported by a strong team that will work to make Ghana and Africa proud. The ministry will formally inaugurate the LOC soon,” he stated.
Source: Prince Dornu-Leiku
