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Ghana Army holds end-of-year fun games

• 11 Jan
• Admin

The Ghana Army as part of its initiatives to climax activities for last year has held an end of year fun games on Thursday, 9 January 2025 at the Ghana Armed Forces Sports Complex in Burma Camp.

The fun games involving both indoor and outdoor games were to enable personnel to take a break from office duties to relax, get entertained and to create more avenues for bonding. Some of the games played included mini soccer, volleyball, basketball, tennis, ludo, oware, draught, and tug of war. Prior to the games, personnel embarked on a 2.4 kilometer walk followed by some aerobic exercises.

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Bismarck Kwasi Onwona in his remarks, expressed his excitement about everyone's engagement in the sports which is an important part of human development. He also elaborated that it was a good time to reflect on the past year and the years ahead, urging personnel not to forget the values that bind them together in their collective commitment to serving the nation.

COAS further applauded personnel for their dedication, hardwork and commitment despite being faced with some challenges and indicated that their shared determination to succeed brought a lot of achievements last year. Highlighting their invaluable contribution that made the difference, he urged all to renew their commitment to creating a better future for the Army, Ghana Armed Forces and Ghana as a whole.

He also acknowledged the level of professionalism displayed by personnel in supporting the civil police to ensure the country maintained its peaceful democratic credentials by having a free and fair election. Notwithstanding, he admonished them to go the extra mile to ensure lasting peace in the entire territory as the country still faces some security challenges.

The COAS also expressed his gratitude to all spouses and families for their consistent support and prayers.

At the end of the fun games, trophies were presented to winners of the various competitions. The Officers’ team won the mini soccer competition, Warrant Officers won the Volleyball competition while a team comprising Corporals, Lance Corporals, Private soldiers and National Service personnel won both Basketball and Tug of war competitions.

Also as part of the event, the Ghana Army Sports teams were presented with medals and trophies won from various tournaments during the year 2024.