By Francis Ofori
Accra, Sept. 29, GNA – Mr. Richard Quarcoo, Veteran sports administrator and Board Member of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC), has been appointed Chef de Mission of Ghana’s delegation to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, United States.
The appointment adds another major assignment to a distinguished sports administration career spanning several decades and encompassing national, continental and international responsibilities.
Mr. Quarcoo, a former athlete and coach, is currently President of the Ghana Squash Association, National Course Director and author, with extensive experience in sports governance and multi-sport event management.
He previously served as President of the Ghana Table Tennis Association, Vice President of the Ghana Triathlon Association, Greater Accra Regional Chairman and Deputy Secretary-General of the GOC.
At the continental level, he served as Secretary-General of the Squash Federation of Africa and Vice President of the Africa Zone 3 Table Tennis Association.
He is also a founding member of the Ghana Rowing Association, having contributed to the development and expansion of various sporting disciplines in the country.
The Sports Administrator brings significant Olympic experience to the role, having served as Deputy Chef de Mission for Ghana at the London 2012 and Rio 2016 Olympic Games.
His experience also includes serving as General Team Manager for Ghana at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Chef de Mission at the 2014 Africa Youth Games in Botswana and Chef de Mission at the 2015 Commonwealth Youth Games in Samoa.
He later served as Chef de Mission for Ghana at the 2019 Africa Games in Morocco and returned to Glasgow as General Team Manager for Ghana at the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
As Chef de Mission for Los Angeles 2028, Quarcoo would provide overall leadership and coordination for Ghana’s Olympic delegation, working with the GOC, national federations, athletes and officials on preparations, welfare, logistics and participation at the Games.
GNA
Edited by Kenneth Odeng Adade