Australia High Commission gives Gh₵25,000 to Ghana's commonwealth team

Ghana's quest to win medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games next April in Gold Coast, Australia has received a GH₵25,000 boost from the Australian High Commission in Ghana.

The sum was presented to the Ghana Olympic Committee by the Australian High Commissioner to Ghana, Mr Andrew Barnes on Monday in Accra.

He explained that the money was raised after a fundraising event held last March when the Queen's Baton Relay toured the country.

Mr Barnes in an address before handing over the cheque to the GOC President, Ben Nunoo Mensah said the fundraising dinner held at his residence with support from the Azumah Nelson Foundation and other Ghana-based Australian businesses was a resounding success.

The High Commissioner stated that he was hopeful that Team Ghana will make an impressive outing when the games get underway on April 4, 2018.

He added that the High Commission will also present GH₵25,000 to the Azumah Nelson Foundation, which is run by legendary Ghanaian boxing icon, Azumah Nelson.

The GOC President, Ben Nunoo Mensah informed the High Commissioner and his team that Ghana was determined to better their performance from the last Commonwealth Games which was held four years ago in Glasgow Scotland.

He disclosed that his outfit has also started a fundraising drive to support Ghana's preparation and participation for the games, urging corporate Ghana to support.