Ghana Hockey Association

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Ghana Hockey Association
Sport Field Hockey
Jurisdiction Ghana
Founded1961
Affiliation FIH
Regional affiliation AHF
Flag of Ghana.svg

The Ghana Hockey Association is the governing body of field hockey in Ghana. It is affiliated to IHF International Hockey Federation and AHF African Hockey Federation. The headquarters of the association is in Accra, Ghana. The main hockey venue of the association is the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium (named after the former president of the Ghana Hockey Association, Theodosia Okoh).

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As of 2020, Dr. Ben K.D. Asante is the President and Rita Odei Asare is the Secretary General. [1]

History

The origin of Ghana Hockey Association goes back to November 1950. In 1961, Mr. Owusu Afriyie, Minister of Social Welfare, was elected the Chairman. Mr E.K. Okoh, Cabinet Secretary was elected as his deputy. [2]

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References

  1. "Our Members". FIH. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
  2. "Origins of the Ghana Hockey Association". 26 October 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.