Gunu Supports Volta Para Athletes with Cash, Provisions

According to ghana news agency:ccording to Ghana News Agency, the flagship tournament is scheduled to take place at the Ho Sports Stadium from August 14th to 17th, 2026. The event serves as a platform to promote social inclusion and empower persons with disabilities through competitive sports. Mr Gunu presented the items to the team when the leadership of the Volta Para Sports and Mobility Empowerment Association (VPMEA), led by its President, Madam Betty Gharbin, paid a courtesy call on him.

The Minister lauded the resilience of the athletes and charged them to target the ultimate prize. He urged the team to put forth their maximum effort to secure the championship trophy and bring pride to the Volta Region. The Minister reiterated that the Volta Regional Coordinating Council (VRCC) remained dedicated to championing sports development.

Mr Gunu promised that his outfit would continue providing strategic support, transport coordination, and security arrangements to ensure the tournament runs safely and successfully. The leadership of VPMEA expressed gratitude to the Regional Minister for his intervention. They noted that the financial support and food provisions would ease the team's administrative burdens.

They said the gesture would provide the athletes with peace of mind, positioning them in the right mental and psychological state to compete for gold. Madam Betty Gharbin, the President of VPMEA, disclosed that the event would bring together athletes from five regions, with an estimated 150 participants expected.