Jamaican sprinter Asafa Powell has confirmed that he will arrive in Ghana later today with the hope of ‘connecting with my roots and meeting my brothers and sisters from Africa’.
In a video shared by the Ghana Olympic Committee, Powell who was once the fastest man in the world said he was looking forward to his trip to the ‘most beautiful country in Africa.’
Powell is coming to Ghana at the invitation of the and will stay in the country for more than a week where he will undertake some critical engagements.
The former sprint king is married to a Ghanaian, Alyshia Powell. They have two children together and the entire family will make the trip to Ghana.
The President of the GOC, Mr Ben Nunoo Mensah, confirming Asafa Powell’s arrival said it will be a mutually beneficial engagement.
“Asafa will pay a courtesy call on President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, at the Jubilee House and also engage the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS), the GOC, the LOC of the African Games Accra 2023, as well as the Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) on how best Ghana sports can benefit from his huge image on the International sports arena.”
The Director of Communications at the GOC; Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, said these activities have been carefully put together by the GOC.
“Asafa’s visit is aimed at inspiring, motivating and promoting the development of athletics, and the interest of our youth in the sport.”
Apart from strengthening Ghana-Jamaica relations, Asafa visit will also see him hold various sports clinics, and visit some Senior and Junior High schools as well as all sports facilities under construction for the next African Games.