By Tilda Acorlor
The Volta Regional office of the National Sports Authority (NSA) is set to partner with organizations to promote goalball and other Para sports in the region.
This move follows a visit by the regional office team, led by Regional Physical Education Officer Mr. Dzidodo Ruben Adjahoe, to observe a goalball training session at the New Horizon Educational Centre for the Blind.
The training session, organized by Germany-based organization Football in Your Life, aims to prepare students for the upcoming National Goalball Tournament.
The NSA’s Volta Regional Director, Madam Philipina Frimpong, expressed interest in building a partnership with Football in Your Life to train more coaches and expand para sports development in the region.
Madam Frimpong highlighted the importance of continuous engagement with trained coaches to sustain the growth of para sports.
“We are excited about the collaboration with Football in Your Life, this partnership will not only enhance the skills of our coaches but also create more opportunities for athletes with disabilities to explore their potential,” she stated.
The lead trainer, Mr. Sebastian Müller, who is also the Assistant Coach of the German National Goalball Team, commended the discipline and focus of the young athletes.
He noted that with proper facilities and training, they could compete at the international level.
Football in Your Life is a Germany-based organization that promotes adaptive and inclusive sports among persons with disabilities.
The organization is currently conducting training sessions with goalball teams in other regions ahead of the national competition.
The National Goalball Tournament is scheduled to take place on Friday, October 17, at the Lincoln International School, Abelemkpe, Accra.
This event aims to promote para sports development and provide opportunities for athletes with disabilities to showcase their talents.
