THIRTY-SIX HONOURED AT MAIDEN TTU SPORTS AWARDS

Thirty-six sports personalities, sports clubs, managers and other sports stakeholders have been honored at the maiden Takoradi Technical University Annual Sports Awards. 

The event which attracted several distinguished personalities saw Raymond French, Ghana’s new sprint sensation, who is also a TTU student pursuing Bachelor of Technology in ICT, winning the coveted Sports Personality of the Year Award. 

Raymond French receives Sports Personality of the Year Award. 

Key among personalities recognized on the night was the Chairman of TTU Governing Council, Dr. Samuel Amo Tobbin who was given a distinguished honour with a citation in recognition of his monumental contribution to sports development at the University.  

This was in respect of his leading role in the construction of a modern 1,500-seater-capacity Sports Complex for TTU that upon completion by December 2024 will have a football pitch, an 8-lane running track and three changing rooms equipped with lavatories. 

Council Member, Michael Appiah receives award on behalf of Dr. Tobbin

The Vice Chancellor of TTU, Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun speaking on the theme for the awards event; ‘Recognising Excellence in Sports at the Takoradi Technical University and beyond’, said the awards event which is the first of it kind in the life of the University forms part of TTU’s Strategic plan to create a sporty academic environment for total development of students.

“Takoradi Technical University has always been committed in creating an ambiance for growth in academics, sports and other extra-curricular activities. We recognise the need to help students realise their true potentials in every area of their interest. In line with our 2021-2025 Strategic Plan, Theme 3 (Social Development), objective 11 which enshrines that TTU support and reward staff and students with high excellence in sports and also institute an annual sports scholarship awards night, I am pleased that we are on the right path through the creation of this bi-annual sports awards.“, he said. 

Rev. Prof. John Frank Eshun-Vice Chancellor, TTU

Rev. Prof. Eshun also mentioned that the TTU is on track to fulfill its mandate to develop the right sports infrastructure, and therefore used the occasion to commend personalities supporting such agenda. 

“It is a delight to make it known to you that as part of our 2021-2025 strategic plan page 70 which states our vision to construct a standard sports infrastructure through partnership, we are extremely grateful to the Chairman of Takoradi Technical University Council, Dr. Samuel Amo Tobin for his commitment to construct a modern 1,500 sitting capacity sports stadium for the University. The project is progressing steadily. Sports does not only make you fit and healthy but it makes one develop self-discipline, leadership and social skills etc. which are good qualities for our students as it also reflects in their academic performance.”, he emphasized. 

The Vice Chancellor while expressing his happiness for the event, also commended those who made it possible as well as the distinguished awardees for the night. 

“I am exceptionally excited about this annual sports awards…I feel honoured and pleased today as I stand here to acknowledge the successes of our gallant students who have made both Takoradi Technical University and their parents proud through their sporting feats. The latest was the heroic performance of our sports men and women in the Technical Universities games hosted by Tamale Technical University. Our noble University, TTU won 14 gold medals, 9 silver and 4 bronze medals to top the medal table of GHATUSA 2022 games. This award ceremony is aimed at recognising the immense contribution of our sports men and women and also inculcate competitive spirit among our students in achieving more for themselves and for this institution”, he noted. 

Distinguished personalities who graced the maiden TTU Annual Sports Awards included the MP for Effia Constituency and Minister for Public Enterprises,  Joseph Cudjoe, and the renowned Coach of Hassacas Ladies, Yusif Basigi. 

Coach of Hassacas Ladies, Yusif Basigi receives award from VC

Other Officials of TTU present were Pro Vice Chancellor of TTU, Prof. Victor Kweku Bondzie Micah, Professors Kofi Asante Kyei, Abigail Padi, Gladys Quartey, Owusu Ansah Ankrah, Dr. Kofi Kwarteng, Dr. Eric Bruce-Amartey Jnr, Dr. Francess Betty Fraikue, Mr. Mark Aremu, Mr. Kwarteng Amaniampong, Mr. Joseph Danso, and Mr. Joseph Mensah Oti-Asirifi, the Secretary of the Sports and Recreation Committee. 

The details of awardees are in the following;

WINNERS OF THE 2023 SPORTS AWARDS

ULTIMATE AWARDS: Vice Chancellor’s Golden Performance Awards

1. Sports Personality of the Year (Raymond French)

2. Sports Personality of the Year: Male: (Raymond French)

3. Sports Personality of the Year Female: Jame Membong

4. Team of the Year: Basketball (Men)

5. Athlete of the Year: Mark Owusu

6. Footballer of the Year: Joshua Owusu Debrah

7. Basketball Player of the Year: Ahmed Salim Mustapha

8. Handball Player of the Year: Gideon Addy

9. Volleyball Player of the Year: Rebecca Mba

10. Table Tennis Player of the Year: Sarak Twumwaa Kwagyiri

11. Tennis Player of the Year: Edmund Nii Sowah

12. Badminton player of the Year: Solomon Godfred Boadu

13. CoachoftheYearTankoMohammed

14. Sports Personality of the Year-Staff Professor Owusu Ansah Ankrah

15. Sports Personality of the Year: Student with Disability Jean Marie Adotey

INDIVIDUAL AWARDS

WINNERS FOR BASKETBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Male Category Winner

1. Ahmed Salim Mustapha

Female Category Winner

1. Sarah Quansah

WINNERS FOR VOLLEY BALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Male Category Winner

1. Derrick Asante

Female Category Winner

1. Rebecca Mba

  WINNERS FOR HANDBALL PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Male Category Winner

1. Gideon Addy

Female Category

  1. Josephine Asiedu

WINNERS FOR TABLE TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Male Category Winner

1. Godsword Daniel Tawiah

Female Category Winner

1. Sarah Twumwaa Kwagyiri

WINNERS FOR ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Male Category Winner

1. Raymond French

Female Category Winner

1. Jane Membong

WINNERS FOR FOOTBALLER OF THE YEAR

Male Category Winner

1. Joshua Owusu Debrah

Female Category Winner

1. Esther Achiaa

WINNERS FOR TENNIS PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Male Category Winner

1. Edmund Nii Sowah

Female Category

1. Grace Tanie

WINNERS FOR BADMINTON PLAYER OF THE YEAR

Male Category Winner

1. Solomon Godfred Boadu Female Category Cancelled

WINNERS FOR BASKETBALL COACH OF THE YEAR

1. Prof Owusu Ansah Ankrah

WINNERS FOR FOOTBALL COACH OF THE YEAR

1. Alex Darpoh

WINNERS FOR TABLE TENNIS COACH OF THE YEAR

1. Joseph Danso

WINNERS FOR TENNIS COACH OF THE YEAR

1. Richard Gyebi

WINNERS FOR VOLLEYBALL COACH OF THE YEAR

1. Dzakpasu Dallas

WINNERS FOR HANDBALL COACH OF THE YEAR

1. Ebo Koomson

WINNERS FOR BADMINTON COACH OF THE YEAR

1. Robert Eshun

WINNERS FOR ATHLETICS COACH OF THE YEAR

1. Mohammed Tanko

TEAM/GROUP SPORTS AWARDS WINNERS FOR TEAM OF THE YEAR (MEN)

1. Basketball Team

WINNERS FOR TEAM OF THE YEAR (WOMEN)

1. Basketball Team

WINNERS FOR BEST HALL OF RESIDENCE

 1. University Hall

WINNERS FOR BEST FACULTY

1. Faculty of Business Studies

MERITORIOUS HONOR

1. The Council Chair

2. The Vice Chancellor

3. Hasaacas Ladies FC

SPORTS ACHIEVERS OF THE YEAR

• Medeama Sporting Club SC

DEDICATION AND VALOUR (Individuals recognized for their exemplary dedication and

valor in the field of sports)

1. Ebenezer Ackwonu Mensah

CORPORATE AWARD (institutions or individuals who have provided significant support or partnership to TTU in the area of sports).

1. Macaw

HONORARY AWARDS

1. George Kuntu Blankson (WestGold & Skyy Media Group)

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