GOC President urges Black Rockets to stay focused after championship success

Richard Akpokavie, the President of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), spoke to the Black Rockets. This is Ghana’s national youth boxing team. He urged them to stay focused and avoid complacency. This follows their great performance at the African Youth Amateur Boxing Championship in Conakry, Guinea.

On May 28, a medal presentation ceremony took place at Olympic House. Team members Desmond Pappoe (middleweight, 75kg), George Nii Nortey Dowuona (bantamweight, 54kg), and Mathias Ashitey (flyweight, 51kg) presented their gold medals to President Akpokavie.

During the event, President Akpokavie emphasized humility and dedication. He said, "Do not think you have arrived." He encouraged them to prove their success through hard work.

He also urged the young boxers to stay focused. They should continue striving for excellence as they prepare for the Youth Olympics in Angola this December.