Ghana’s Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, has announced plans to introduce a new Sports Levy aimed at sustainably funding sports development across the country.

In an interview with Citi FM, Adams explained that the proposed levy will be the main financial support for a National Sports Development Fund. This fund is designed to tackle the longstanding funding challenges faced by athletes and sporting associations.

“The government is introducing a sports fund to provide structured funding for sports. Currently, we lack such a system, which has limited our support for sporting activities,” the minister stated.

He highlighted that the absence of a dedicated fund has often prevented Ghanaian athletes from competing internationally, even after qualifying for tournaments.

“Young people qualify and go through all the processes, but we are unable to support them in participating in competitions. Therefore, the government has decided to establish this sports fund,” Adams added.

When asked if this initiative would involve a new tax, he responded, “You can’t establish a fund without a levy. Every fund must have a form of levy contributing to it.”

Adams indicated that the proposal will be presented to Parliament once it reconvenes. If approved, the Sports Levy will represent Ghana’s first dedicated mechanism for financing sports at all levels, from grassroots talent to elite competition.