Ghana Rowing and Canoeing Association


Ghana Rowing and Canoeing Association is the umbrella body that governs and promotes rowing and canoeing in Ghana.[1] The association is headquartered in Accra.[1] The association promotes the sport of canoeing by organizing courses and competitions for interest participants.[2] Through such competitions, the association is able to select winners to participate in international tournaments.[2]

Ghana Rowing and Canoeing Association
SportRowing
Founded1990 (1990)
AffiliationInternational Rowing Federation

Executive board

The association has the following executives:

  • President - Francis Decland

Vice President - Kamal Sulley

Competitions

The association has sent competing teams to major competitions including:[3]

  • 2009 All African Games held in Ivory Coast.
  • 2009 West African Canoe Kayak Championship

Donations

The Association received a fleet of boats from FISA to aid in the development of rowing and canoeing in the country.[4]

References
  1. "Ghana Rowing & Canoe Association". www.canoeicf.com. Archived from the original on 16 August 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  2. "Canoe Sprint – a Growing Sport in Ghana". www.canoeicf.com. Archived from the original on 5 September 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  3. "Ghana, Canoe and Kayak competition?". atacmag.com. Retrieved 9 April 2013.
  4. "World Cup Feature: Ghana's international rowing athlete". www.worldrowing.com. Retrieved 2013-04-10.
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