CDM for the Games, Jerry Ahmed (fourth from right) in a handshake with Kojo Choi after the presentation
PaySwitch Company Limited has presented a cheque for GH?100,000 to the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) for their preparation towards the upcoming Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang, South Korea.
The presentation was in response to GOC’s appeal for support to enable Ghana successfully participate in the games.
The President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PaySwitch, Kojo Choi, said the presentation formed part of the company’s corporate social responsibility initiative and wished Ghana well in the games.
He said, as a local company competing in an industry dominated by companies owned and managed by foreigners, they understand what it feels like to be a first timer in anything.
He said Ghana’s athlete, Akwasi Frimpong is from an unexpected background and the challenge to breakthrough for acceptance was huge for him therefore they are happy to be associated with the brand.
“We also understand the Ghanaian is capable of winning with a little support and from what Frimpong has been able to achieve, it is in line with our core belief of empowering the youth in Ghana and Africa,” he added.
Korean Ambassador, H.E. Kim Sungsoo also commended the GOC on their efforts to promote and develop sports in the country.
GOC President, Ben Nunoo Mensah, expressed GOC’s gratitude to the officials from PaySwitch and the Korean Embassy for coming on board to ensure that Ghana was fully represented at the games.
He said their doors are still opened to receive any form of support from corporate Ghana for the games which is expected to begin on February 9, 2018 and end on February 25, 2018.
He assured them that the presentation made would be used for its intended purpose and also assured them of a good performance in PyeongChang.
Frimpong qualified for the games after fulfilling the International Olympic Committee (IOC) rules, which required a minimum of five races on three different ice tracks in two years.