Kofi Adams champions borderless Africa, athlete protection and sustainable sports financing at Russia forum

GhanaSoccernet · 10/23/2026, 12:29:49 PM

The Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, has called for easier cross-border movement for athletes, fair anti-doping procedures and dependable sports financing, while highlighting Ghana’s reforms to strengthen grassroots development and expand economic opportunities through sport.Speaking on the “Russia–Africa: Together Towards Sporting Victories” panel at the 14th International Sports Forum “Russia: Country of Sports” in Krasnoyarsk, Mr Adams connected these priorities with the need for partnerships that build lasting institutions and productive capacity within African economies.The forum, held from 21 to 23 October 2026, brought together government representatives, sporting organisations, investors and experts to discuss the development of professional and mass sport.The Russia–Africa session was moderated by three-time Olympic champion Maria Kiseleva, with ministers and senior sporting representatives from Russia and several African countries participating.Mr Adams placed athlete mobility at the centre of the conversation, linking the vision of a borderless Africa with practical access to training, competitions and professional exchanges. He highlighted travel facilitation as an essential part of cooperation, recognising that restrictions on movement can limit exposure and interrupt sporting development.On anti-doping, the Minister advocated education, prevention and fair procedures that protect clean competition while respecting athletes’ rights and careers....