By Rihana Adam
Accra, July 1, GNA – The Ghana Kendo Federation (GKF) staged its maiden National Inter-club Championship at the Accra Sports Stadium last Saturday.
Bright Akanyi won the Under 22 Men’s category, followed by Emmanuel Ahiable and Boadi Joseph, with Jacob Awlesu Psolhdjar taking third and fourth place, respectively.
Zakari Timtoni took top place in the Under 18-21 men’s category, followed by Gideon and Henry Nunoo.
Marvin Garvin won the Under 15-17 boys’ category, followed by Amad Kwame Boakye, Justice Abrokwah, and David Ahiagah, who finished third and fourth, respectively.
In the Under 15-17 boys’ categories, Marvin Garvin came first, followed by Amad Kwame Boakye and Justice Abrokwah, and David Ahiagah picked the third and fourth places, respectively.
In the under-18 female category, Millicent Agbesi came first.In the Under 12-15 categories, Emmanuella Ahiable came first, followed by Jeannette Dzakpasu, respectively.
In the Under 12-14 men’s categories, Henry Edem Daniado came first, followed by Hakim Asamani and Mohammed Asamani picking the third position, respectively.
In the Under 7-8 categories, Blessing Mantebea Alornyo came first, followed by Sybil Attipoe-Adjaho, whereas David Attipoe-Adjaho came first and Jude Sameri Dzakpasu came second for the boys.
The most promising female players went to Emmanuella Ahiable and Blessing Mantebea Alornyo, while the most promising players for the men went to David Attipoe-Adjaho and Emmanuel Ahiable.
The most aggressive player went to Bright Akanyi and the most technical player, David Attipoe-Adjaho.
Mr Sesi Dzakpasu, the President of the GKF, said Kendo was a sport that cut across all age groups, and could be played by people from seven to 70 years.
In contrast to the last competition, he expressed his excitement for this year’s tournament.
According to Mr. Dzakpasu, the federation had made progress in terms of technique, rule application, and game-related procedures.
“The federation would continue to train to improve officiating and to conduct coaching seminars, among other things.
“We were able to identify a lot of talents in the competition, both in the junior and the senior categories,” he added.
GNA
Kenneth Odeng Adade