Okuapemman, Ghana National College, Holy Child, Others Shine at GHOne TV’s Maiden Alumni Power Games at El Wak Stadium

The maiden edition of the Alumni Power Games delivered a vibrant mix of sportsmanship, nostalgia, and networking as old student associations from various schools competed for honours at the El Wak Stadium over the weekend.

Alumni teams from Okuapemman, Ghana National College, St John’s Grammar, Holy Child School, Oti Boateng, Mawuli School, Accra Girls’ Senior High School, and Sekyere SDA School all recorded victories in different categories, making the event highly competitive.

The games featured a range of sporting and recreational activities designed to strengthen unity and interaction among alumni groups across the country.

The Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, officially opened the event with a ceremonial first touch, using the platform to announce plans to revive the National Schools and Colleges Sports Festival and introduce a National Alumni Fund to support sports development.

In the headline football contest, Okuapemman School edged New Juaben Schools in a penalty shootout after a goalless draw to clinch the trophy.

Ghana National College also impressed, dominating the volleyball competition to emerge champions after a strong run throughout the tournament.

In other events, Oti Boateng School defeated St John’s Grammar in armwrestling, while Accra Girls’ Senior High School and Sekyere SDA School won the women’s and men’s sack race respectively.

St John’s Grammar and Mawuli School topped the lime-on-spoon race in the women’s and men’s categories, while Holy Child School secured victory in the Scrabble competition.

The event also featured lively entertainment, with groups such as the Vandals of the University of Ghana and the Ghana Supporters Union energizing the crowd, alongside performances from musicians including Kojo Black.

The Alumni Power Games ended on a high note, reinforcing the importance of alumni bonding, sports development, and community engagement among participating schools.