Former Black Stars' iconic striker Asamoah Gyan is spearheading a movement urging Ghanaian sports authorities to broaden their focus beyond the conventional realms of football and boxing.

Gyan's advocacy gains momentum following Ghana's remarkable success at the 2023 African Games, where the nation showcased its abundant talent across a spectrum of sporting disciplines.

Highlighting the need to tap into untapped potential across diverse sports, Gyan emphasized the significant strides made by athletes in disciplines beyond football and boxing.

"In the past, it was football and boxing... Now, we had a high jump guy who also won gold [in the African Games]. We have a lot of potential in weightlifting and all of that," Gyan emphasized during an interview with 3FM.

The 2023 African Games marked a watershed moment for Ghana, with its largest-ever medal haul comprising 19 golds, 29 silvers, and 21 bronzes.

Gyan commended the unexpected success of sports such as Armwrestling, which emerged as Ghana's top-performing discipline, surpassing expectations and inspiring other sports to flourish.

His initiative, the All Regional Games, designed to unearth talents from diverse backgrounds and regions across Ghana evidenced Gyan's commitment to promoting sports beyond football.

"The All Regional Games aim to discover talents regardless of popularity or background," Gyan explained. "We want to create opportunities for everyone to showcase their skills, whether they are in the city or on the farm."

Retiring from football in June 2023, Gyan concluded a remarkable career as Ghana's all-time leading scorer and Africa's top scorer at the World Cup.

However, he continues to play a pivotal role in advocating for the development of sports beyond traditional boundaries, championing diversity and inclusivity in Ghanaian sports.