In a bid to strengthen the bond between Ghana and Qatar, the State of Qatar has officially presented a donation of assorted equipment to the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
The presentation took place on Tuesday, 21st May, 2024 at the MOYS conference room.
The donation, which is part of the Qatar 2022 World Cup Legacy project, is aimed at supporting Ghana’s organization and hosting of the successful 13th African Games, Accra 2023. The Charge d’affaires of the Embassy of Qatar in Accra, Mohammed Hamad Al Marri, made the presentation on behalf of the Ambassador of Qatar to Ghana.
Al Marri emphasized the significance of the strong relationship between Ghana and Qatar and expressed Qatar’s commitment to continue cooperating with Ghana. He highlighted Qatar’s keen interest in sports and its belief in the power of sports to drive national, regional, and international development.
The equipment donated, including Samsung mobile phones, HP laptops, media working tables, office desks, swivel chairs, and task chairs, will be used to enhance sports infrastructure in Ghana. The support from Qatar is intended to help develop the country’s sports facilities, especially following the successful organization of the 13th African Games.
In receiving the donation, the Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon Mustapha Ussif, expressed deep appreciation to the Emir of Qatar, the Minister of Culture and Sports of Qatar, and the Ambassador of Qatar in Accra for their generous gesture. He noted that Qatar was the only country to provide support for the hosting of the African Games, highlighting the long-standing relationship between the two nations.
Ussif revealed that a proposal had been submitted to the Qatari government to enhance cooperation between Ghana and Qatar, leading to the establishment of the Ghana-Qatar legacy project. This project aims to further boost Ghana’s sports infrastructure development.
The Minister extended his gratitude for the equipment donation and emphasized the importance of the support from Qatar in advancing sports development in Ghana. He also expressed optimism for continued progress and prosperity for the people of Ghana through collaboration in sports development.
