Borteyman Sports Complex
Address | Borteyman Ghana |
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Capacity | 5000 |
Construction | |
Opened | 13th February, 2024 |
Construction cost | $145 million[1] |
Borteyman Sports Complex is a multidisciplinary sport center located in Borteyman, a suburb of Accra, Ghana.[2] It was commissioned by Nana Addo Dankwa Akuffo-Addo, the President of Ghana on 13th February, 2024 ahead of the 13th Africa Games to be hosted in Ghana.[3]
Construction
Construction for the Borteyman Sports Complex begun in 2021.[4] Initially, the plan was to construct a 50,000 capacity stadium. These plans were shelved due to time constraints.[5] The cost of construction of the sports complex was $145 million[5] and could rise to $190 million if educational facilities are added, in a move to convert it into a University of Sports for Development after the Africa Games.[6]
Facilities
The Borteyman Sports Complex can accommodate seven competitive sports, including table tennis, handball, tennis, volleyball, swimming, badminton, and the triathlon.[7]
It features a 1,000-seater capacity swimming pool, comprising a 10-lane competition swimming pool and an eight-lane warm-up swimming pool, alongside a multi-purpose Sports Hall capable of seating 1,000 spectators for various events such as basketball, badminton, netball, table tennis, and weightlifting.[8]
References
- ^ "Africa Games: Prez Akufo-Addo cuts sod for construction of Borteyman Sports Complex". 31 August 2021.
- ^ "Akufo-Addo commissions Borteyman Sports Complex". Citinewsroom – Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "President Akufo-Addo Commissions Borteyman Sports Facilities; Ghana Ready To Host Historical 13th African Games – MyJoyOnline". www.myjoyonline.com. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ MIS (2021-09-03). "PRESIDENT CUTS SOD FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPORTS COMPLEX AT BORTEYMAN TOWARDS THE 2023 ALL AFRICAN GAMES". ADENTAN MUNICIPAL ASSEMBLY. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b Yamoah, Benjamin (2021-08-31). "Africa Games: Prez Akufo-Addo cuts sod for construction of Borteyman Sports Complex". Starr Fm. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ "Borteyman Sports Complex to be converted to University of Sport for Dev't after African Games – Sports Minister". GhanaWeb. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Lartey, Winifred (2024-02-13). "Akufo-Addo commissions Borteyman sports complex ahead of 13th African Games in March". Asaase Radio. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ GNA (2024-02-13). "Borteyman Sports Complex will serve as centre of excellence — Sports Minister". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
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