Transformation of GIS Sports Unit: Legacy of Controller-General Kwame Asuah Takyi
By Nana Yaw Preko Bimpeh
Since assuming workplace in March 2017, The Comptroller-General (CGI) Kwame Asuah Takyi (Esq.), has revolutionized the Ghana Immigration Service (GIS) Sports Unit, remodeling it right into a powerhouse of athletic excellence.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE GIS SPORTS UNIT FUND
A big milestone below Takyi’s management was the creation of the GIS Sports Unit Fund. This progressive initiative supplies devoted help for sports-related actions, empowering the unit to realize unprecedented success.
INTRODUCTION OF BASKETBALL
The GIS Giants, the boys’s basketball group, was established below Takyi’s tenure, increasing the service’s sporting disciplines. The group’s spectacular efficiency within the Accra Basketball League and the African Basketball Festival demonstrates their potential.
NOTABLE ACHIEVEMENTS
Immigration Ladies FC
The girls group Secured sponsorship, acquired an condominium for civilians, and excelled within the Greater Accra Division One league.
Immigration FC
The Men’s group topped champions within the 2023/24 GARFA Division two leagues and certified for the center league play-offs. The group had additionally certified to the continued 2024/25 MTN FA spherical of 64 after a 2-0 away win over Dynamo FC on the Hospital Sports Stadium.
Volleyball Team
2017, Immigration Ladies Volleyball have been League winners and champions of champions winners.
In 2018 they performed in West Africa Zone B match and have been second and in 2019 they received champions of champions trophy.
In simply ended 2024 GAVA League, they put up excellent efficiency within the League ending second behind Ghana Air Force volleyball group and in addition positioned 2nd within the 2024 GAVA Top 8 Championship.
Arm Wrestling Team
Won 12 medals on the 2023 African video games.
Tennis Team
Won quite a few medals.
HISTORY OF THE GIS SPORTS Unit
The Sports Unit of the Ghana Immigration Service begun with chosen personnel of the Service and civilians partaking and competing in Sports actions on behalf of the Service at competitions and enjoyable video games.
It was not till the yr 1998 that the Ghana Immigration Service recruited 10 skilled athletes to undergo paramilitary coaching. They have been made up of sprinters, lengthy distance runners and a javelin thrower. These athletes received many laurels and medals for the Service.
This moved administration to kind a Sports Unit to recruit new sports activities males who will compete in all of the sports activities actions organized by the Ghana Sports Council and SESSA in 1995.
From ten sportsmen, the part can now boast of sportsmen (males/ladies) who compete in Volleyball, soccer, desk tennis, athletics, Basketball and weightlifting.
CONCLUSION
Comptroller-General Lawyer Kwame Asuah Takyi’s visionary management has reworked the GIS Sports Unit into an emblem of excellence. His dedication to sports activities growth has impressed a brand new era of athletes, fostering teamwork, self-discipline, and nationwide delight.
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