GOC REPORT: AFRICA WOMEN IN SPORTS ASSOCIATION (AWISA)
Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) report on Africa Women in Sports Association (AWISA). The Africa Women in Sports Association (AWISA) successfully held its 4th Elective Congress in Accra, Ghana, from the 7th to the 10th of November, 2024. The congress was organised under the theme: “To Ensure Empowerment and Gender Equity Through and Participate in the Change of Africa We Want to See.” This theme emphasized AWISA’s mission to promote gender equity and empowerment of women through sports while driving positive societal change across Africa.
The congress saw the attendance of outgoing executives alongside representatives from AWISA member countries across the continent. The event marked a significant milestone for women in sports leadership in Africa.
During the elections, Ghana’s Women in Sports Association (WISA) President, Mrs. Joyce Mahama, was elected as AWISA President for a four-year term, signifying a major step forward for Ghana in regional sports leadership. Mrs. Mahama’s election is expected to bring fresh energy and strategic direction to AWISA’s mission. Other key elected officials include Ms. Grace Asiam, also from Ghana, who assumed the role of Treasurer General, and Ms. Hanna Bennin, who was elected as AWISA Region 2 President.
AFRICAN OLYMPIC SPORTS CONFEDERATION (CASOL)
The African Olympic Sports Confederation (CASOL) was officially established during a significant meeting held in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The meeting brought together representatives from the Association of National Olympic Committees of Africa (ANOCA), all African Sports Confederations, the Association of Summer Olympic International Federations (ASOIF), and the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
The purpose of CASOL is to coordinate and enhance the quality of games held in Africa, ensuring greater cohesion and organizational excellence across Olympic sports on the continent.
A 10-member Executive Board was formed to lead CASOL, chaired by Mr. Hamad Kalkaba Malboum. Notably, Ghana’s African Baseball President, Mr. Albert Frimpong, was named to the Executive Board, further solidifying Ghana’s influence in African sports development.
The board has been tasked with preparing a comprehensive work plan over the next six months. This plan will be presented for review and approval at the upcoming ANOCA General Assembly, laying the groundwork for the future of Olympic sports on the African continent.