Accra: Captain of the national female hockey team, Elizabeth Opoku, has shared inspiring moments with young female athletes at GroomDatGirls' flagship programme, Follow Who Know Road. She was the special guest and heroine of the day for the event which brought together students and athletes from Methodist JHS, Unity Star Ladies from Adidome, Dynamo Ladies from Ho, Nestino Ladies from Dzemeni, and the Ho Technical University basketball team. According to Ghana News Agency, in a conversation with the Team Lead for GroomDatGirl, Ms. Tilda Elinam Acorlor, Elizabeth Opoku advised the young athletes to believe in themselves by dreaming big through setting ambitious goals and staying focused to achieve those dreams. She also urged them to develop their skills by seeking out experienced coaches who could help them to develop their skills and provide guidance through their journey. Opoku emphasized the importance of regular practice, including on-ice training, off-ice conditioning, and skills development, and encoura ged the athletes to watch professionals in their chosen disciplines to learn from their techniques and strategies. The three-time Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) hockey player of the year mentioned that as a female athlete, she faced numerous challenges that tested her resolve and determination but managed to overcome them. Opoku noted the difficulty women face in gaining recognition in hockey, a sport often viewed as male-dominated in Ghana. She explained her efforts to educate people about the benefits of women's hockey and the opportunities it provides, while also highlighting the importance of supportive networks, including family, friends, and mentors. Ms. Opoku shared her greatest moment in Ghana hockey, leading her team to win Ghana's first-ever gold medal in the African Games and playing at the Commonwealth Games in 2018 and 2022. With aspirations to play in the Olympics, she hopes to achieve this goal before retiring. As captain of the national female hockey team, Opoku expressed her gra titude and responsibility, acknowledging the impact of her leadership on her team's performance and morale. GroomDatGirl is an empowerment movement aimed at guiding vulnerable and marginalized young girls to become better versions of themselves. This year's edition was in partnership with Node Women, a community focused on growth and self-development.