All roads lead to the El Wak Sports Stadium in Accra for the 2020 edition of the Accra Kiddy Mile Races scheduled for March 14, 2020 from 7am to 4pm.
According to the organisers, Activly Sports Events headed by Mrs. Cathy Morton, about 4,000 kids from over 80 schools are coming for programme.
She said six events would be competed, including football, badminton, handball, volleyball, basketball and table tennis.
She thanked some companies whose brands have been supporting the programme like Unilever’s Omo and Blue Band, BIC, Planet, McBerry Biscuits and Dano Milk.
She expressed that registration to participate is 40ghc, and comes with a t- shirt, finisher’s medal and refreshments.
“There would be side attractions like the mummy and race, parents 50 meters dash, sack race, PS4 competition, bouncy castle, trampoline and mini golf, aside the main sports events” she explained.
Meanwhile, the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) who have been monitoring the Accra Kiddie Mile Races have commended Activly Sports Events and pledged to be part of the programme in this Olympic year.
Mr. Mike Aggrey, chef du mission for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games said it is good to engage kids from different homes and schools to socialize and compete for medals.
He assured that the Tokyo 2020 Committee of the GOC will be at the El Wak Stadium to motivate and support the young athletes on the day.
He urged parents and schools authorities to join the fun and also promote healthy living.
Madam Elizabeth King, chairperson of the GOC Women’s Commission has also commended the organisers and promised to grace the event.
Source: Mybrytfmonline/Sammy Heywood Okine
