Dr. Emmanuel Owusu-Ansah, renowned Chief Operating Officer of the Accra 2023 African Games Local Organizing Committee (LOC), Sports Administrator, and Coach, has passed away, leaving an enduring legacy in the realm of sports.
Dr. Owusu-Ansah, former Chief Executive of the National Sports Authority (NSA), was widely revered as a repository of sports wisdom.
Among his myriad achievements, Dr. Owusu-Ansah, erstwhile national chief athletics coach, authored the bestselling book “Principles of Abundant Living.”
He played a pivotal role in founding the Department of Sports Studies at the College of Education, University of Ghana, and served as Director of the Sports Directorate at the University of Ghana, Legon.
Internationally, Dr. Owusu-Ansah made significant contributions as a member of the ECOWAS Body of Sports Experts, aiding in the preparation of the ECOWAS Sports Policy.
He also had the privilege of serving on the African Union Team of Sports Experts, contributing to the formulation of the 10-year Sports Development Policy for Sustainable Development of Sport in Africa.
In recognition of his remarkable contributions to sports development, Dr. Owusu-Ansah was honored with the prestigious African Sports Management Association (ASMA) Gold Award in 2022. His dedication and expertise have left an indelible imprint on the sports landscape, inspiring countless individuals across the continent.
Dr. Owusu-Ansah’s passing is a profound loss for the sports community, and he will be dearly remembered. His legacy will continue to ignite the aspirations of future generations of sports enthusiasts and professionals, urging them to pursue excellence in their endeavors.
