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List of Sports Played in Ghana
Here is a comprehensive list of all the sports played in Ghana, ranging from popular mainstream sports to lesser-known activities:
1. Football (Soccer)
- Most popular sport in Ghana.
- It is governed by the Ghana Football Association.
- National Teams: Black Stars (men), Black Queens (women), and youth teams.
2. Athletics (Track and Field)
- Includes sprinting, long-distance running, javelin, and high jump.
- Significant participation in international events like the Olympics and Commonwealth Games.
- Governed by the Ghana Athletics.
3. Boxing
- Ghana has produced world-class boxers like Azumah Nelson, Ike Quartey, and Joshua Clottey.
- Popular in cities like Accra and Bukom.
4. Basketball
- Played at schools, universities, and clubs.
- The Ghana Basketball Association oversees the sport.
5. Hockey
- Field hockey is governed by the Ghana Hockey Association.
- National teams compete in African tournaments.
6. Volleyball
- Played at the school and club levels.
- It is governed by the Ghana Volleyball Association.
7. Rugby
- Both rugby union and rugby sevens are played.
- Governed by the Ghana Rugby Football Union.
8. Tennis
- Played recreationally and competitively.
- Governed by the Ghana Tennis Federation.
9. Table Tennis
- Popular at schools and recreational centers.
- Governed by the Ghana Table Tennis Federation.
10. Golf
- Played by elite groups in cities like Accra and Kumasi.
- Major clubs: Achimota Golf Club and Royal Golf Club.
11. Swimming
- Gaining popularity, especially among youth.
- Governed by the Ghana Swimming Association.
12. Cricket
- Played in schools and by expatriate communities.
- Governed by the Ghana Cricket Association.
13. Handball
- Governed by the Handball Association of Ghana.
- Played at schools and local clubs.
14. Netball
- Played by women in schools and clubs.
- Popular in rural areas.
15. Cycling
- Includes road racing and recreational cycling.
- Events like the Tour du Ghana are organized.
16. Martial Arts
- Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, and Kickboxing are practiced.
- Taekwondo is particularly popular and overseen by the Ghana Taekwondo Federation.
17. Weightlifting
- Ghana has produced notable weightlifters who compete internationally.
- Governed by the Ghana Weightlifting Federation.
18. Badminton
- Played in schools and recreational clubs.
- Overseen by the Ghana Badminton Association.
19. Baseball and Softball
- Played on a smaller scale.
- Governed by the Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation.
20. Chess
- Gaining popularity, especially in urban areas.
- Governed by the Ghana Chess Association.
21. Squash
- Played in exclusive clubs and facilities in major cities.
22. Rowing and Canoeing
- Played on lakes and rivers, including the Volta River.
- Governed by the Ghana Rowing and Canoeing Federation.
23. E-Sports
- Growing interest among youth, especially in competitive gaming.
24. Beach Soccer
- Played along coastal areas.
- Increasing popularity with local tournaments.
25. Wrestling (Traditional Wrestling)
- A traditional sport practiced in rural areas and cultural festivals.
26. Polo
- Played by a small elite group in Accra.
- Governed by the Accra Polo Club.
27. Skating
- Rollerblading and skateboarding are niche activities among youth.
28. Gymnastics
- Gaining traction at schools and clubs.
- Overseen by the Ghana Gymnastics Federation.
29. Surfing
- Practiced along Ghana’s coast, particularly at Busua Beach.
This list encompasses the wide variety of sports played in Ghana. Let me know if you’d like detailed information about any specific sport.
Sports Federations In Ghana.
Here’s a comprehensive list of sports played in Ghana along with their respective federations or governing bodies across the country.
1. Football (Soccer)
- Federation: Ghana Football Association (GFA)
2. Athletics (Track and Field)
- Federation: Ghana Athletics Association (GAA)
3. Boxing
- Federation: Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA)
- Amateur Boxing: Ghana Amateur Boxing Federation (GABF)
4. Basketball
- Federation: Ghana Basketball Association (GBA)
5. Hockey
- Federation: Ghana Hockey Association (GHA)
6. Volleyball
- Federation: Ghana Volleyball Association (GVA)
7. Rugby
- Federation: Ghana Rugby Football Union (GRFU)
8. Tennis
- Federation: Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF)
9. Table Tennis
- Federation: Ghana Table Tennis Association (GTTA)
10. Golf
- Federation: Ghana Golf Association (GGA)
11. Swimming
- Federation: Ghana Swimming Association (GSA)
12. Cricket
- Federation: Ghana Cricket Association (GCA)
13. Handball
- Federation: Handball Association of Ghana (HAG)
14. Netball
- Federation: Ghana Netball Federation (GNF)
15. Cycling
- Federation: Ghana Cycling Federation (GCF)
16. Martial Arts
- Karate: Ghana Karate-Do Association
- Taekwondo: Ghana Taekwondo Federation (GTF)
- Judo: Ghana Judo Association (GJA)
- Kickboxing: Ghana Kickboxing Association
17. Weightlifting
- Federation: Ghana Weightlifting Federation (GWF)
18. Badminton
- Federation: Badminton Association of Ghana (BAG)
19. Baseball and Softball
- Federation: Ghana Baseball and Softball Federation (GBSF)
20. Chess
- Federation: Ghana Chess Association (GCA)
21. Squash
- Federation: Ghana Squash Association (GSA)
22. Rowing and Canoeing
- Federation: Ghana Rowing and Canoeing Association (GRCA)
23. E-Sports
- Federation: Ghana E-Sports Association (GESA)
24. Beach Soccer
- Federation: Ghana Beach Soccer Association (GBSA)
25. Wrestling (Traditional Wrestling)
- Federation: Ghana Wrestling Association (GWA)
26. Polo
- Federation: Accra Polo Club (APC)
(No national federation; activities are mainly club-based.)
27. Skating
- Federation: Ghana Skating Association (GSA)
28. Gymnastics
- Federation: Ghana Gymnastics Federation (GGF)
29. Surfing
- Federation: Ghana Surfing Association (GSA)