MTN Ghana has
rallied support for skate soccer in Ghana, a sport for the physically
challenged individuals, especially polio survivors.
The game is being
organised by the International Federation of Skate Soccer (IFSS), which is a
non-governmental organisation (NGO) dedicated to the development of the
physically challenged members of the society.
According to the
organisers, the key focus of the initiative is to get the physically challenged
off the streets.
Skate soccer also
creates an environment that gives opportunity to the physically challenged to
showcase their talent through the game of soccer.
In the game, polio
survivors sit on a slightly larger skateboard and play association
football. The ball is controlled by
their hands and the rules are very similar to regular association football.
Speaking ahead of
the launch of the games, Noel Kojo Ganson, Chief Marketing Officer of MTN Ghana,
explained that skate soccer “is one of such exciting ways to help the
physically challenged. Our association with this game is mainly because of the
uniqueness of the game and the players involved. The players, regardless of the
challenges they face, continue to embrace the opportunities they find to showcase
their strength, tenacity and talent. It is a game that reflects MTN’s can-do
spirit and relationship values. It is simply amazing to watch them play.
“More importantly, we hope that through this
sport, more opportunities would be created for the players,” he added.
Mr. Ganson assured
customers of life enriching packages since this year has been declared the year
of the customer by MTN.
“We will continue to innovate, create and
build meaningful relationships that brighten lives,” he indicated.
The maiden event in
selected regions will be held in Kumasi (May 25) and Accra (June 27- 29).
The CEO of IFSS, Albert
Frimpong, stated that the support from MTN “is timely and highly appreciated. I
am delighted that the federation is growing steadily and gaining more support.”
MTN Ghana has been supporting various sectors of sports in the country.
From The Sports Desk
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