Borteyman Sports Complex
| Address | Borteyman Ghana |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 5000 |
| Construction | |
| Opened | 13th February, 2024 |
| Construction cost | $145 million[1] |
Borteyman Sports Complex is a multidisciplinary sport center located in Borteyman, a suburb of Accra, Ghana.[2] It was commissioned by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, the President of Ghana on February 13, 2024 ahead of the 13th Africa Games to be hosted in Ghana.[3]
Construction
[edit]Construction of the Borteyman Sports Complex began in 2021.[4] Initially, the plan was to construct a 50,000 capacity stadium. However, these plans were later shelved due to time constraints.[5] The cost of construction of the sports complex was $145 million[5] and could rise to $190 million if educational facilities are added, in a move to convert it into a University of Sports for Development after the Africa Games.[6]
Overview
[edit]In 2021, the president of the Republic of Ghana, His Excellency Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo cut sod for the construction of the state-of-the-art sporting facility and commissioned it on 13 February 2024.[7][8] Ghana won the bid to host the 13th All African Games in 2018, the University of Ghana, Legon will also host other games.[9]
The Borteyman Sports Complex features a 1,000-seater swimming pool with a 10-lane competition pool and an eight-lane warm-up pool. The facility includes a 1,000-seater multi-purpose sports hall suitable for basketball, badminton, boxing, table tennis and weightlifting with a 500 temporary seater dome for handball, volleyball, judo, karate and taekwondo.[10]
The complex also has a six-lane warm up athletics extract, one FIFA standard football training pitch and a six kilometers single lane road with a three kilometer double lane road.[11][12]
The facility would be transformed to University of Sport for Development after the 13th All African Games.
Facilities
[edit]The Borteyman Sports Complex can accommodate seven competitive sports, including table tennis, handball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, badminton, and the triathlon.[13]
It features a 1,000-seater capacity swimming pool, comprising a 10-lane competition swimming pool and an eight-lane warm-up swimming pool, alongside a multi-purpose Sports Hall capable of seating 1,000 spectators for various events such as basketball, badminton, netball, table tennis, and weightlifting.[14]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Africa Games: Prez Akufo-Addo cuts sod for construction of Borteyman Sports Complex". 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Akufo-Addo commissions Borteyman Sports Complex". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "President Akufo-Addo Commissions Borteyman Sports Facilities; Ghana Ready To Host Historical 13th African Games – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ MIS (2021-09-03). "PRESIDENT CUTS SOD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORTS COMPLEX AT BORTEYMAN TOWARDS THE 2023 ALL AFRICAN GAMES". ADENTAN MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b Yamoah, Benjamin (2021-08-31). "Africa Games: Prez Akufo-Addo cuts sod for construction of Borteyman Sports Complex". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Borteyman Sports Complex to be converted to University of Sport for Dev't after African Games – Sports Minister". GhanaWeb. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod on UG Borteyman Land for the Construction of 13th African Games Sporting Facility | University of Ghana". www.ug.edu.gh. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Lartey, Winifred (2024-02-13). "Akufo-Addo commissions Borteyman sports complex ahead of 13th African Games in March". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ OFORI, MAXWELL (2024-02-14). "Borteyman Sports Complex ready for all African Games". The Chronicle News Online. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "African Games 2023: Akufo-Addo cuts sod for $145m Borteyman Sports Complex - MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2021-08-31. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ "Africa Games: Borteyman comes alive".
- ^ "Borteyman Sports Complex to be converted to University of Sport for Dev't after African Games - Sports Minister". GhanaWeb. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-15.
- ^ Lartey, Winifred (2024-02-13). "Akufo-Addo commissions Borteyman sports complex ahead of 13th African Games in March". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ GNA (2024-02-13). "Borteyman Sports Complex will serve as centre of excellence — Sports Minister". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
