Sports Ministry releases money for IAAF Champs

The Ministry of Youth and Sports has released an amount of $84,990 for the eight athletes set to represent Ghana at the 2017 World Athletics Championships in London.

Ghana will be represented by three individuals and five members for the relay team at the world event from August 4 to August 13, 2017. All members of the team have arrived in the English capital ahead of the games.

The team spearheaded by 200m sprinter Jane Amponsah and Emmanuel Dasor (400m) is hoping their weeks of preparation will be fruitful in London.

The total budget presented by Ghana Athletics Association (GAA) is $84,990, which will cover air fares, accommodation, feeding and per diem.

Ghana’s campaign begins on August 5, when Emmanuel Dasor takes on the tracks for the 400m. Source: 3news.com|Ghana

Source: 3news