Ghana Hockey Association

Ghana Hockey Association
Founded 1961

The Ghana Hockey Association is the governing body of Field Hockey in Ghana. It is affiliated to IHF International Hockey Federation and AHF African Hockey Federation. The headquarters of the association is in Accra, Ghana. The main hockey venue of the association is the Theodosia Okoh Hockey Stadium (named after the former president of the Ghana Hockey Association, Theodosia Okoh) .

Richard Akpokavie is the President of Ghana Hockey Association and Daniel Kenaz Bortieh Mensah is the Secretary General.[1]

History

The origin of Ghana Hockey Association goes back to November 1950. In 1961, Mr. Owusu Afriyie, Minister of Social Welfare, was elected the Chairman. Mr E.K. Okoh, Cabinet Secretary was elected as his deputy.[2]

References

  1. "Ghana Hockey Association-Information" (PDF). PostSV. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
  2. "Origins of the Ghana Hockey Association". 26 October 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2016.
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