Accra: The Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce and Industry has donated 2,120 sports items to the National Sports Authority's (NSA) Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee (RMPC) to support the nationwide Constituency Games. The items were presented on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the ESP Hotel in Labone, Accra. They comprised 600 pairs of footwear, including Peace canvas sneakers and casual shoes, as well as 1,520 Peace T-shirts in adult unisex sizes ranging from XS to 3XL. The donation is expected to support the participation of young people in the Constituency Games and contribute to the development of grassroots sports across the country.
According to Ghana Web, the ceremony brought together representatives from Ghana's sports community, the Ghanaian and Chinese business communities, and international organisations. Those present included Ghana Olympic Committee President Richard Akpokavie, NSA Board Chairman Professor Fred Awaah, NSA Director-General Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, RMPC Chairman Samson Deen, Ghana-Anhui Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chairman Tang Wei, President of the Chinese Societies Association Tang Hong, United Nations security representative Lihong Shen, and former Black Stars captain Andr© Dede Ayew.
Speaking at the ceremony, Samson Deen expressed appreciation to the Ghana-Anhui Chamber for supporting the Constituency Games and the broader effort to develop sports from the grassroots. He emphasized that the donation is an investment in Ghana's young people and the government's Reset Ghana Sports Agenda. Deen highlighted the importance of providing young people across the country with opportunities to participate in organized sports, regardless of their location or economic circumstances. He noted Ghana's significant sporting potential that could translate into national and international success with the right structures, partnerships, and investment.
Chairman of the Ghana-Anhui Chamber, Tang Wei, emphasized that the donation formed part of the Chamber's corporate social responsibility efforts and its commitment to supporting communities in Ghana. He acknowledged sport as a powerful force that unites people, promotes peace, and strengthens communities. Wei expressed hope that the items would create opportunities for young people and pledged the Chamber's continued support for the initiative. Former Black Stars captain Andr© Ayew also commended the Chamber for supporting a program focused on developing young sporting talent, underscoring the importance of early investment in young athletes to rebuild Ghana's sporting future.
The donation follows the inauguration of the NSA Resource Mobilisation and Partnership Committee and the launch of its partnership and donations initiative to mobilise support from the private sector, institutions, and international partners for the Constituency Games. The Games aim to provide young people in every constituency with structured opportunities to participate in sports, demonstrate their abilities, and progress through an organized talent-development pathway. The program is being implemented under the vision, 'Uniting Communities, Inspiring Talent and Building the Future,' with partnership, transparency, community ownership, inclusion, and excellence identified as key principles. The organisers believe the donation will help reduce barriers to participation and provide more young people with the opportunity to take part in organized sports. The Ghana-Anhui Chamber stated that its support is part of its broader commitment to contributing to youth development, community engagement, and national dev elopment.