Humphrey Kofi Ayittey has emerged winner of the Osu-Doku Homowo Cycling Race held at Osu on Sunday, August 18, 2024.
He was followed by Frank Akuffo, with Emmanuel Sessi and Francis Amu placing third and fourth place respectively.
Ayittey took home of a case price of GH¢ 5,000.00, gold medal, whilst Akuffo pocketed GH¢ 3,000.00, silver medal with Sessi taking home GH¢ 1,000.00 and a bronze medal. Amu took home GHC600 for his efforts.
Organizer of the event, Justice Awuku, stated that the successes of the Homowo Cycling event was beyond expectations.
“We wanted to create sports competition for this year’s Homowo festival and from the look of things that has been achieved,” he said.
He said they would discuss with their sponsors the possibility of organising another competition before the next Homowo festival.
We are already in discussion with the sponsors with regards to the next competition,” Mr. Awuku added.
“I believe if the riders channel their energies to such events, it would be of great benefit to them,” he continued.
Mr. Awuku encouraged the youth to be active participants of sporting activities and to take advantage of opportunities that come with sports.
“I encourage young boys and girls to channel their efforts for something productive for themselves, families and the country,” he echoed.
Below are the cash prizes for the winners:
1st. Humphrey Kofi Ayittey – GH¢ 5,000.00
2nd. Frank Akuffo – GH¢ 3,000.00
3rd. Emmanuel Sessi – GH¢ 1,000.00
4th – Francis Amu – GH¢ 600.00
5th. Maxwell Doku – GH¢ 500.00
6th. Prince Maison – GH¢ 500.00
7th. Nuru Paddy – GH¢ 400.00
8th. Annan Adams – GH¢300.00
9th. Alex Quansah – GH¢ 200.00
10th. Prince Hackman – GH¢ 200.00
