Ghanaian Pool Player Calls for Government Support to Promote the Sport

 

Organiser for Roll Pool Tournament Samuel Armah teibu has emphasized the need for government support to promote the sport in Ghana. With a rich history of playing in various.

A recent pool tournament highlighted the growing popularity of the sport among Ghanaian youth, with participants from across the region coming together to compete. According to the organizer, the event was a resounding success, thanks in part to the sponsorship of Ebony Condoms.

"The target audience for pool is the youth, but the truth is, pool doesn't have age limits," the organizer explained. "People of all ages can play and make money from it. We're grateful to Ebony Condoms for being the first to sponsor us, and we pray for more sponsors to come on board."

 the event attracted a large crowd from across the region, demonstrating the sport's growing appeal. However, he emphasized that pool requires more support from the government, particularly in terms of infrastructure.

"It looks like now the game is going wide," the organizer said. "Unfortunately, people tend to focus only on soccer, but we're pleading with the government to support pool with infrastructure. We need more pool tables, better facilities, and resources to develop the sport."

Mr. Teibu noted that with government support, pool can become a major sport in Ghana, providing opportunities for young people to develop their skills and compete at the national and international levels.

"We're passionate about promoting pool as a sport, and we're committed to working with sponsors, the government, and other stakeholders to make it happen," the Teibu concluded.

Japhlet adu Arhin

Again Japhlet adu Arhin a seasoned pool player with over two decades of experience, also emphasized the need for government support to promote the sport in Ghana. With a rich history of playing in various countries, including the UAE, Europe, and America, Adu has settled in Ghana, where he has dominated the local pool scene.

Speaking, he stated that "I've been playing pool since 1999, and I've played in several countries," Adu said. "But when I came to Ghana in 2004, I realized that the game was played differently here. I had to merge my attacking style with the defensive and technical approach used by local players."

"In the next five years, we're looking at having government sponsorship to promote Ghana pool," Adu said. "We love the game, and we want to make it a full-scale career. But we need government support to make it happen." He added 

Adu further pointed out that other countries, particularly in East Africa, have made significant strides in promoting pool as a sport. He believes that Ghana can learn from these examples and develop its own pool industry.

"When you go to East Africa, you realize that there's more attention to the game," Adu said. "Many people see it as a career, and even schools are putting it into their academic curriculum. We want to compete at the international level, but we need government support to get there."

Adu appealed to the government and sponsors to support the sport, emphasizing that it has the potential to create careers and opportunities for young people.

"We have over 300 players in Ghana, and we're committed to promoting the game," "We need support to segregate the players and identify top talent that we can push to compete at the international level." He noted 

Diamond efe yaw

Furthermore Diamond efe yaw,1st runner, Ghana pool association player a proud member of the Ghana Pool Association, has emerged victorious in a recent tournament, and he attributes his success to the valuable experience he gained from participating in an international tournament in Kenya earlier this year.

"My experience in this tournament I just won today is because of the international tournament I went to in Kenya this year," Yao explained. "I lost, but I gained a lot of experience from there, from the international players."

As the only player representing Ghana from West Africa, Yaw felt proud of the skills and wisdom he acquired from the tournament. Upon his return to Ghana, he decided to apply the strategies he learned from the East African players, which proved to be instrumental in his recent win.

"Their whole style of game is very different compared to us West African players," Yaw noted. "So I learned a lot of things from there, and I want the Ghana Pool Association to try to encourage more players to move forward to the next tournament in West Africa outside Ghana."

Yaw expressed his gratitude to the referee, international referee Boubou, and his friend Jintin from Malawi, who taught him valuable lessons about the game. He also acknowledged the support of his fans and appreciated the sponsorship of Eboni condoms.

Looking ahead, Yaw hopes that the government will take a greater interest in promoting pool as a sport in Ghana. He emphasized .

Reported By Azaglo Michael 

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