The maiden edition of the All Regional Games commenced its regional tour with a colorful Torch Relay ceremony in the Greater Accra region.
The torch relay ceremony held on Thursday18th April 2024, saw Team Asamoah Gyan, dignitaries from the National Sports Authority,a number of former national team players, influential person, friemds of Guan, a d the media converge at the Black Stats Square to begin the relay through some principal streets of Accra.
The torch relay ceremony was to set the tone for a nationwide tour aimed at reviving grassroots sports across the country.
The ceremonial torch was lighted by the Director General of the National Sports Authority, Dadzie Numekevor, alongside the football icons Asamoah Gyan and Baffour Gyan.
This symbolic gesture marks the beginning of an inspirational journey to promote and nurture sporting talent at the grassroots level.
A city-wide float procession traversed some principal streets of Accra, carrying the aflamed torch to prominent landmarks, effectively raising awareness for the upcoming All Regional Games.
The participation of esteemed torchbearers including a Para-athlete, boxing legend Braima Kamoko (Bukom Banku), ex-Black Stars players Agyemang Badu, Samuel Inkoom, Kwadwo Asamoah and the Gyan brothers, Asamoah and Baffour, added to the fervour and excitement surrounding the event.
This comprehensive approach underscores the commitment of the All Regional Games to foster talent development and sports excellence at every level.
The main launch of the Al,l Regional Games sports festival is slated for June at the Baba Yara Stadium.
