The Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) has joined the world in celebrating International Women’s Day 2026. To mark the occasion, the committee has announced a renewed promise to support women in sports through a new philosophy called “Give to Gain.”
On this day, the GOC is standing with the global sports community to stress that the future of sports in Ghana depends on including women and giving them more opportunities. The “Give to Gain” initiative is a central part of the GOC’s 2025–2029 Strategic Plan, which aims to close the gap between men’s and women’s sports at every level, from local communities to national competitions.
According to the GOC, the idea behind “Give to Gain” is simple. It is a call for sports bodies, business partners, and team managers to act.
The GOC believes that by “giving” women the resources, proper training, and fair media attention they need, the entire nation “gains” a stronger and more successful sports industry.
“Supporting our female athletes and sports leaders is not just a nice thing to do; it is a smart thing to do for the country,” the GOC stated. “When we give women the right platform, they achieve results that make all of Ghana proud.”
The GOC’s Women’s Commission, led by Mrs. Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, will continue to lead these efforts. Their work will focus on finding young talent and creating programs so that no girl with ability is overlooked. The GOC also plans to encourage women to seek careers in areas like sports marketing, becoming referees and officials, and taking top jobs in sports management.
A major part of the plan is to push for more and better coverage of women’s sports in the media. The GOC believes this will help change old ideas and encourage businesses to invest in women’s teams and events.
The committee will also work on creating clear career paths for former female athletes who want to become coaches or take on leadership roles within sports organizations.
On this International Women’s Day, the GOC is asking all National Federations to take a close look at their own organizations. The goal is to make sure women are not just playing the games, but are also helping to make the big decisions.
“As we celebrate what our sportswomen have achieved so far, the GOC is committed to making sure the challenges of the past do not become the limits of the future,” the committee said in its announcement.
