Deen (L) in a handshake with Ashraf Sobhy
Africa Paralympic Committee (AfPC) President, Samson Deen, has commenced a five-day working visit to Egypt.
The trip primarily focuses on Ghana’s preparations to host the maiden edition of the African Paralympic Games scheduled for September 2023.
The renowned Ghanaian sports and business administrator was received by Egypt’s Minister of Youth and Sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Dr. Hossam Mustafa, President of the Egyptian Paralympic Committee, and his Vice President, Dr. Hayat Khattab.
Deen said in an interview, “The agenda for the meeting centred on Ghana’s preparations to host the maiden edition of the African Paralympic Games scheduled for September 2023.
“The meeting also touched on the schemes to facilitate several sports interest discussions with Egypt and to encourage sponsors for the Games.”
The AfPC President expressed his sincere appreciation to Egypt for supporting people of determination and special abilities, and for the excellence of Egypt’s Paralympic champions in various competitions.
He praised the North African’s role in supporting Ghana to host the African Paralympic Games.
For his part, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy welcomed Deen to Cairo and briefed him about the history between Ghana and Egypt from the days of the first President of Ghana, Osagyefo Dr. Kwame Nkrumah.
Dr. Sobhy confirmed Egypt would participate in the African Paralympic Games in Accra, and took the opportunity to explain his excellent relationship with his Ghanaian counterpart, Mustapha Ussif.
Dr. Mostafa lauded the African Paralympic Committee bigwig for his visit to the transcontinental country.
He took the opportunity to assure the AfPC of Egypt’s interest in working to implement key movement strategies within the framework of the fruitful cooperation between the Egyptian Paralympic Committee and the African Paralympic Committee.
From The Sports Desk