The Ridge Church School Astroturf came alive as the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) organized a series of industry fun games as part of its preparations for the upcoming 50th Anniversary celebrations.
The event, held under the theme “Sustainable and Inclusive Tourism Development 50 years and Beyond,” showcased a vibrant blend of togetherness, competition, and celebration.
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As part of its 50th Anniversary festivities, the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) is presently organizing a series of enjoyable industry games.#HappySports pic.twitter.com/bxdG7Kjg4n
The games were divided into competitive and noncompetitive categories to cater to a wide range of interests. Enthusiasts could engage in soccer, table tennis, tug of war, lime and spoon races, sack races, scrabble matches, and a 50-meter dash.
Meanwhile, the noncompetitive category offered engaging games like ludu, playing cards, bottle flipping, eating contests, ampe, musical chairs, oware, drafts, playing cards, and jenga.
CEO Akwasi Agyeman shared his delight at the enthusiasm displayed by the participants, remarking, “The event has been fun, the sack race, the tug of war, Lime and spoon, and other competitions were all fun. I believe we all showed that we belong to one industry with a common purpose to grow the tourism industry for the benefit of Ghana.”
While the event was marked with high spirits, an unexpected heavy downpour lead to the suspension of the finals of the soccer games and other competitive events.
In light of these circumstances, CEO Akwasi Agyeman unveiled a strategic move – the rescheduling of the unfinished games to the grand World Tourism Day celebrations on September 27th in Ada.
This decision not only ensures a proper culmination of the contests but also provides an opportunity for attendees to explore and relish the beauty of Ada.
The GTA’s 50th Anniversary celebrations promises to be an unforgettable blend of sports, unity, and national pride, underscoring the shared commitment to fostering a thriving tourism sector for the betterment of Ghana.
