Previous Ghanaian Star Athlete, Aziz Zakari was one of the backers of the third version of the Willie Williams Memorial Games which occurred at the University of Ghana, Legon a fortnight prior.
Aziz Zakari has addressed Ghana at the 2000, 2004 and 2008 Summer Olympic Games. He won silver and bronze at the World sports finals, he was additionally a bronze medalist at the All African Games and twice gold medalist at the African Championship.
In a message to youthful Ghanaian competitors, he encouraged them to be engaged and love what they do. He urge them never to lose trust regardless of whether they are not first in quite a while, but rather consistently train hard to be among the most elite.
Coordinator of the program, Mr. James Thompson who is additionally a previous competitor complimented every one of the people who upheld the occasion.
He said the fundamental motivation behind the program was to respect and recall the previous public games mentor Paa Willie of favored memory and rouse more youth to take up games and sports as Ghana plans to have the African Games in 2023.
He expressed because of Covid 19, numerous things have changed on the planet, however as sports sweethearts, they will keep on pushing hard for the development of plaid tracks in Ghana.
The occasions contended incorporate 100m, 200m, 400m, 800m, 1500m, 4x100m, 4x400m, and 5000m. The victors were granted decoration and treats from the patrons. The program was supported by Kpoo Keke and Dr. Ceaser with help from Aziz Zakari who is presently a mentor and Sakora who are currently situated in the USA.
The clubs that partook were from University of Ghana, UPSA and the Future Professionals Athletics Club.
Present were chiefs of Women In Sports Association (WISA), Madam Gloria Commodore and Cynthia Akwele Lamptey.
Source:Jhuxtelloitech.com