The Parliament of Ghana has approved the Ghana Sports Fund Bill, a long-awaited framework designed to create a structured and sustainable financing system for sports development nationwide. The legislation was passed on December 18, 2025, after extensive deliberations and collaboration across government and legal institutions.

Legislative Journey


  • Introduced by: Ministry of Sports and Recreation.

  • Reviewed by: Cabinet, Parliamentary Select Committee on Youth and Sports, Ministry of Finance, Office of the Attorney-General, and Parliamentary Legal Committee.

  • Champion in Parliament: Sports and Recreation Minister Hon. Kofi Adams, who described the passage as a “defining moment for Ghanaian sports.”

  • Process: Multiple readings, debates, and refinements, with bipartisan support from both Majority and Minority caucuses.

Key Features of the Sports Fund


  • Purpose: Support athlete welfare, infrastructure development, grassroots programmes, and talent identification.

  • Funding sources: Dedicated revenue streams, donations, and parliamentary appropriations.

  • Governance: Managed by an independent board under a clear accountability framework.

  • Alignment: Integrated with the forthcoming National Sports Policy.

Strategic Vision


The Bill reflects the Mahama administration’s broader vision of repositioning sport as a strategic tool for national development. Beyond medals and short-term achievements, the focus is on long-term institutional, legal, and financial reforms to ensure lasting impact.

The passage of the Ghana Sports Fund Bill marks a historic milestone in sports governance. By securing sustainable financing, Ghana is poised to strengthen its sporting ecosystem, improve athlete welfare, and invest in grassroots development — laying the foundation for future success on both continental and global stages.