GUSA chief Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko lauds UCC ahead of 28th edition of GUSA Games
The President of the Ghana University Sports Association (GUSA), Shaibu Ibrahim Tanko, has commended the University of Cape Coast (UCC) for its commitment to hosting this year’s GUSA Games.This year’s event is particularly significant as it plays a pivotal role in nurturing athletes who often rise to national prominence and serve as role models for future generations.The 28th edition of the GUSA Games was officially launched at UCC, where the competitions mascot and logo were unveiled. In his address, Tanko praised UCC for providing exceptional sporting facilities and highlighted the university’s dedication to student sports.A special commendation must go to the University of Cape Coast for your unwavering commitment to hosting this event. It is clear that UCC understands the importance of cultivating an environment where our athletes can excel, feel inspired, and push boundaries, he stated.He also encouraged further investments in sports facilities to enhance and refine them to meet the highest standards of athletic excellence.These facilities are more than just grounds for competition; they are breeding grounds for ambitions and natural athletes who go on to become national icons and champions, he added.Themed “Repositioning University Sports for National Development,” the GUSA Games will take place from January 5 to January 18, 2025. The previous edition was hosted by Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), with the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) emerging as champions.
