Accra, May 27, GNA- The ninth edition of the GNPC Ghana’s Fastest Human (GFH) race designed to unearth and develop athletic talents in the country has been launched in Accra on Friday, May 27.
The annual event draws participation from athletes across the country who would compete in Under 15, 18 and senior categories in the 100m race.
The first race is set for Saturday, June 4 at the Tamale Sports Stadium, the second on July 9, before the third competition on Saturday, August 20 at the Cape Coast Stadium.
The winners would battle for the ultimate glory at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium on Saturday, September 24.
At the end of this year’s GFH, the overall best performers would be selected by a team of technical experts and placed on a year-long residential training programme where their skills and techniques are sharpened.
Speaking at the launch, Mr. Ahmed Osumanu Halid, a member of the Local Organising Committee of the 2023 Africa Games who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Youth and Sports commended Mr. Reks Brobby, the founder of GFH for the laudable initiative.
He reiterated that, Ghana was ready and prepared to host 54 countries for the 2023 Africa Games, adding that, athletes would be well catered for in a bid to produce excellent performance to increase Ghana’s medal haul.
Mr. Osumanu Halid stated that, government’s target for the continental Games is to be part of the top five at the end of the competition.
The Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), Mr. Opoku-Ahweneeh Danquah at the launch expressed excitement to be part of an initiative which offers the outfit the opportunity to invest in the development of sports and hon talents to represent the country at the international front.
He said, since the inception of the GFH in 2013, GNPC’s partnership with the event has yielded fruitful results which has seen to the rise of Ghana athletics.
He added: “We are proud of our role to restore Ghana to its glorious days in athletics. I say this because we can all attest to the great results of this project and the immense contribution the athletes are making to the progress of this country through sports.”
The GFH has churned out athletes including Benjamin Azamati who broke a 22-year old 100m national record, Joseph Paul Amoah, Emmanuel Yeboah, who were part of the 4*100 relay team for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games, Grace Obuor, Hor Halutie, Emmanuel Dasor, Kate Agyemang.
