The Faculty of Science and Technology Education has held a reception in honour of two students who participated in the 2023 World University Games popularly known as Federation Internationale du Sport Universitaire (FISU) Games.
Ms. Rose Amoanima Yeboah secured the first gold medal for Ghana with a groundbreaking record of 1.94 m in High Jump at the just ended World University Games held in Chengdu, China.
- Ms. Rose Amoanima Yeboah
Rose is a level 300 student of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation pursuing Bachelor of Science in Health, Physical Education and Recreation (HPER).
Ms. Lovina Ewusi who also made her maiden appearance at the international level and reached semi-finals during the games.
Lovina is also a Level 200 student of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation pursuing Bachelor of Science (Health, Physical Education and Recreation).
- Ms. Lovina Ewusi
The two athletes from the University of Cape Coast were part of Ghana’s contingent at the just ended World University Games organised in China from August 19-27, 2023.
In his address at the function, the Dean of the Faculty of Science and Technology Education, Prof. Douglas Darko Agyei praised the two students for projecting the name of the University of Cape Coast at the global level once again.
Prof. Agyei urged the two athletes to aim beyond the sky, stressing “This is just the beginning, you have done so well, and from what I heard about your ages, we know the sky is your limit. We want to congratulate you and encourage you that there is more opportunities ahead of you. Don’t just become reluctant and give up here.”
- Prof. Douglas Darko Agyei
He commended the coaches for training them to excel not only at the national level but also at the international level.
“This feat you have won for yourself, and the University goes beyond Ghana and Africa. I am of the firm belief that you will continue to make yourself and the University of Cape Coast proud,” Prof. Agyei added.
A former President of Ghana Universities Sports Association (GUSA), Prof. Charles Domfeh described the World Universities Games as one of the well patronised and popular sports event aside the World Olympics Games.
Therefore, he praised the students for the honours they have brought to themselves, UCC and Ghana.
Prof. Domfeh, who is also a lecturer at the Department of HPER, advised the two students to intensify their training to permanently register their names globally as renowned athletes.
- Prof. Charles Domfeh
“This medal is very significant because Ghana has struggled in the past to win a medal at the international level. Rose has proved beyond doubt by breaking an existing record to win gold which is very historic,” he remarked.
Present at the ceremony were Heads of Department, lecturers, and students of the Faculty of Science and Technology Education.
