Bono: The Bono Regional Directorate of the National Sports Authority (NSA) has held a stakeholder meeting to identify and tackle pertinent challenges impeding sport development in the region.

According to Ghana News Agency, discussions mostly centered on improving sports infrastructure, building lesser-known sports, as well as unearthing and nurturing sports talents in the region. The meeting was attended by coaches, sports journalists, trainers, club managers, and administrators.

Mr. Kwame Baa Mensa, the Bono Regional Director of the NSA, stated that the engagement marks a pivotal moment towards coordinating efforts to enhance sports infrastructure and equipment in the region. He emphasized the need for effective collaboration in building sports development, noting that the Authority is working with the Ghana Education Service to establish formal protocols and promote students’ participation in all major sporting disciplines.

Mr. Mensa recommended aligning education with sport development and called for collaborative efforts between traditional authorities and relevant state and private institutions to facilitate the construction of standard sports facilities in the region. He also highlighted the importance of training coaches and other trainers as the region pursues physical sports infrastructure development.