Kofi Adams is the Minister of Sports and Recreation
The Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has reaffirmed government’s commitment to embedding sports medicine as a core pillar of Ghana’s broader sports development agenda.
Speaking at the 2025 Sports Medicine Conference hosted by the Sports Medicine Association – Ghana (SMA-Gh) at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kumasi, the Minister delivered a keynote address that set out six clear policy tasks for the Sports Medicine Association – Ghana (SMA-Ghana), aimed at transforming the landscape of medical support in sport.
The six priority areas include:
Event Medical Minimums: Instituting a “No Ambulance, No Event” rule across all sanctioned competitions.
Universal Pre-Participation Screening: Requiring annual athlete health assessments to ensure safe participation.
Workforce Development: Certifying at least 200 sports medicine professionals within the next year.
Injury and Illness Surveillance: Launching a national data system to inform prevention and treatment.
Clean Sport: Backing anti-doping education, testing, and regulation.
Governance and Insurance: Strengthening federation medical regulations and requiring athlete medical insurance.
Speaking confidently, the Sports Minister reaffirmed that these are not mere suggestions, stating:
“I want to assure you of government’s full support through the Ministry of Sports and Recreation. These priorities will be backed by regulation, co-funding of equipment, and enforcement, working closely with the Ministry of Health, the National Ambulance Service, and the Ghana Education Service.”
The Minister underscored that sports medicine must play a central role in Ghana’s inclusive sport development agenda, from grassroots tournaments to elite performance.
He also praised SMA-Ghana for convening a timely and highly technical national platform to set benchmarks and mobilise practitioners across the sector.
The conference is CPD-accredited and represents a step forward in embedding evidence-based practice, athlete safety, and clinical accountability within Ghana’s sports ecosystem.
