SPORTS BUILDS FRIENDSHIP

LMMG in collaboration with the Physical Education Unit of Ghana Education Service, Accra organized a one day Sports Festival at Azumah Nelson Sports Complex, Kaneshie. The program had the primary aim of reaching out to most of the Secondary Cycle schools in Accra with the Message of Hope through games. The response to the program by Media Houses, invited Senior High Schools and other partners were over whelming.

Planning the program was a good experience although; it was not first of its kind to the ministry. The LMMG has as one of its priorities the use of sports as a means of spreading the gospel. The planning committee me a number of times to put in place solid measures for successful program. Additional input was given by the Physical Education Unit with regards to school entry and adopting the best strategy. The program prior to the event enjoyed lots of media coverage on both the radio at television by way of interviews and adverts. Most major FM Radio and TV stations shown keen interest in the program among are these TV3, TV Africa, Peace FM, Hot FM and Happy FM. Coca Cola Company limited also donated crates of soft drinks and water.

By 8:00 am on the 10th November the setup and number of schools registered demonstrated that a sports Festival was on way. The 16 participating schools were present with team members ranging between ages 15 and 20 in number for either female soccer or male basketball competition. The first match took off at 8:30 am. A lot of skills were demonstrated; by especially the female football teams out-doored some heroines whose names became popular by the end of the game.

To God be the Glory.