Mr. George Lamptey of the Airport Security who doubles as the President of the Ghana Amateur Boxing Federation (GABF) has disclosed his readiness to serve on the Executive Board of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC).
The Ghana Olympic Committee Congress is scheduled for March 15, 2021.
He said he needs to be on the board to seek the interests of boxing and other least financed sports.
According to Lamptey, boxing has given Ghana more medals at the Olympic Games out of the four, namely Silver by Ike Quartey Snr. in 1960, Bronze by Eddie Blay in 1964 and another Bronze by Prince Amartey in 1972.
He boasted that the current four qualified athletes to the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games include two boxers, Samuel Takyi and Suleman Tetteh who are determined to reach the medal zone.
George Lamptey, a product of the University of Ghana, Legon who has also been with the local people in James Town, Bukom, Chorkor and Mamprobi says he understands the plight of talents who lack finance to shine.
He promised to bring unity onto the board, and support positive decisions that will put Ghana Sports high.
He also promised to seek support to bring some international boxing courses to Ghana as many officials cannot afford the travel risks and expenses.
George Lamptey is Number 3 on the GOC Ballot Paper, and he wants to be one of the elected Olympic disciplines’ candidates.
By Sammy Heywood Okine