Ghana became the first West African country to join World Bowls during a ceremony at Accra Sports Stadium on Thursday. Mohammed Muniru, who leads the Ghana Olympic Committee and Commonwealth Games Association Ghana, hosted the event. The ceremony marked a historic moment for bowls sports across West Africa. Top officials from World Bowls traveled to Ghana for this groundbreaking launch. This development opens new opportunities for sports growth across the region.
Brett O'Riley serves as World Bowls president and attended the launch ceremony. Sue Beatt chairs the Scottish Sports Association and sits on the World Bowls executive board. James Owen leads World Para Bowls operations. David Hamer heads Bowls South Africa. These four officials represent the sport's global leadership.
Muniru encouraged Ghana's sports leaders to maintain strong management practices. He wants the country to establish a solid foundation before Nigeria and other regional nations join the organization. The new sport should create jobs and promote fitness among citizens. Muniru expressed enthusiasm about welcoming bowls to Ghana. He believes the sport will benefit many people across the country.
Ghana plans to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with full organizational support. Glasgow, Scotland will host these games with ten sports on the program. Athletes will compete across athletics, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, netball, weightlifting, boxing, judo, lawn bowls and 3x3 basketball. Para-sport versions will accompany several events. Traditional sports like hockey, badminton and diving will not appear at these games.
Brett O'Riley serves as World Bowls president and attended the launch ceremony. Sue Beatt chairs the Scottish Sports Association and sits on the World Bowls executive board. James Owen leads World Para Bowls operations. David Hamer heads Bowls South Africa. These four officials represent the sport's global leadership.
Muniru encouraged Ghana's sports leaders to maintain strong management practices. He wants the country to establish a solid foundation before Nigeria and other regional nations join the organization. The new sport should create jobs and promote fitness among citizens. Muniru expressed enthusiasm about welcoming bowls to Ghana. He believes the sport will benefit many people across the country.
Ghana plans to compete at the 2026 Commonwealth Games with full organizational support. Glasgow, Scotland will host these games with ten sports on the program. Athletes will compete across athletics, swimming, gymnastics, cycling, netball, weightlifting, boxing, judo, lawn bowls and 3x3 basketball. Para-sport versions will accompany several events. Traditional sports like hockey, badminton and diving will not appear at these games.
