The
triangular games which involves the three northern regions, Tamale, Bolgatanga
and Wa started about a decade ago and has been played on rotational bases
forming the triangle.
The
aim of the games is foster unity and oneness among the three Regions of the
north. In a welcome address, the Vice President of the Club Emmanuel Bugbilla
disclosed that this year’s Competition being hosted by the Bolgatanga Tennis
Club, is in commemoration of Ghana’s 60th Independence. He called on
members to feel at home as the friendly tires continues.
The
Vice President of the Wa Tennis Club Mr. Brien on behalf of its members,
presented three kids of Tennis Balls and an amount of One thousand five hundred
Ghana cedis. GHC 1500, 00 to the Bolgatanga Club.
The
President of the Bolgatanga Tennis Club Mr Martin Amana received the
presentations of behalf of the hosting Club and thanked them for their support.
A
Senior Lecturer and Head of Department University for Development Studies
Nyankpala Campus, Dr Francis Kweku Amogloh on behalf of the Tamale Club also
presented four kids of Tennis Balls and a cash amount of One thousand five
Ghana Cedis GHC 1500, 00 to the hosting Club Bolgatanga.
In
his opening address, the Upper East Regional Minister Rockson Ayine Bukari said,
he was happy with the competition saying it will help bring out talents in
Tennis sports in the three northern regions to represent us in national and
international competitions.
The
Minister noted that sports is one of the best paid jobs in the world today. He
indicated that regular participation in sport and physical activities provides
various social and health benefits.
Aside
physical fitness, it instils healthy lifestyle choices among children and young
people, by helping them to remain active in combating non-communicable disease.
He
stated further that the World Health Organization has emphasized that physical
exercise can stimulate positive mental health and cognitive development,
improvement in self-esteem and self-confidence as well as positive effects in
handling depression and anxiety conditions.
Mr.
Bukari however stressed, that President Nana Akuffo-Addo has a vision of
transforming the country to bring smiles on the faces of our people and urge
all to help the government effect the needed change Ghana deserve.
He
suggested that Tennis clubs be opened in the various schools in the region and
urged Municipal and District Assemblies to support.
Mr
Bukari advised Club members to be mindful of time and information management,
communication gaps and the spirit of team work. The occasion will be used to
award some old and young deserving members of the Club.
GBC END EMMANUEL AKAYETI
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