Officials of the Trust Sports Emporium, GOC President and GBF boss displaying the dummy cheque
The Trust Sports Emporium Limited TSEL on Monday presented a cheque for C50,000 thousands Cedis to the national Olympic boxing side, the Black Bombers at its office at the Bukom Boxing Arena in Accra.
The package which included a cash component of C25, 875, $4,500 as per diem and C24, 125,000 as physio care was aimed at throwing support behind the boxing side preparing for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Chairperson of the Board of Directors, Trust Sports Emporium Limited (TSEL) Mrs Joyce Wreko-Ampim Opoku said at the presentation ceremony “The mission of the Trust Sports Emporium Limited is to generate a pipeline of world class athletes and other performers through the provision of modern sports and events facilities with a professionally managed environment which also delivers a great experience and benefit to other users, fans and our communities.”
Some members of team Ghana and officials of TSEL in a pose after the presentation
She added” In actual fact, the Black Bombers have started enjoying this package already. From the last week in April to the end of this month June, they have on daily basis with the exception of Sundays had free use of our boxing and fitness training facilities. They have also had the opportunity to receive free treatment at the physiotherapy of the Bukom Fitness/physio, one of our six facilities within the Trust Sports Emporium.”
Managing Director of the Trust Sports Emporium, Kwabena Amponsah Dapaah mentioned” It is the wish of every Ghanaian to see the Bombers come home with medals. In our opinion, these wishes must at least take the form of efforts and actions which take the Bombers closer to winning those laurels for Ghana.”
GOC President, Ben Nunoo Mensah commended management of Trust Sports Emporium Limited for the financial push.
Captain for the Black Bombers, Sulemanu Tetteh and the Ghana Boxing Federation(GBF) President George Lamptey in separate words applauded the officials of Trust Sports Emporium for what they termed as a boost.