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Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA) has warmly welcomed a delegation from World Bowls to Ghana as part of ongoing efforts to develop lesser-known sports across the country.
The team were Brett O’Riley, President, Sue Beatt, Chairperson of Scottish Sports Association, James Owen, President, World Para Bowls and David Hamer, President, Bowls South Africa.
The visit also described as timely and strategic would provide an opportunity for both parties to set a road map towards the of launch Ghana Bowls.
Ampofo in an interview with the GNA Sports expressed excitement to welcome the high-powered delegation, a beginning of something great yet to unfold.
“I am very delighted to welcome the President of World Bowls and his team. The visit to Ghana is a milestone, a new beginning and I am delighted and thrilled,” he said on June 24, 2025.
Brett O’Riley said “It is great to be here in Ghana; we are so excited about the potentials for Bowls in Ghana. It is a sport for people of all ages, and an important sport for people of all abilities.”
He said the World Bowls delegation together with Ghana Bowls and the National Sports Authority would work hand in hand to see Ghana participate in the discipline at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
He said the West African side had produced some sporting heroes like former world champion, Azumah Nelson who he described as one his favorite sports personalities.
The President revealed that the delegation was confident Ghana could be a powerhouse for Bowls in the coming years.
Brette thanked the Director-General of the National Sports Authority and his entourage for their support.
