Kwahu Marathon and Community Gala to be Launched on Friday

The maiden edition of the Kwahu Easter Marathon and Community Football Gala, would be officially launched on Friday, February 23, at Mpraeso.

The launch, would outline details of the 20-kilometer marathon, as well as the Community Gala, which would feature 16 teams drawn from the various communities.

The two events, are under the auspices of the Kwahu Traditional Council (KTC), Let’s Tour Kwahu a tourism promotion outfit and Medivent Consult, an event management outfit.

Mr. Edward K. Boahen, Project Coordinator told the GNA Sports that, the launch would commence at 11am at the premises of the KTC, at Mpraeso.

He said the launch would announce the routes for the race, the participating teams in the gala, prizes at stake and security arrangements.

According to Mr. Boahen, “the two events are aimed at giving the youth of Kwahu, the opportunity to exhibit their sporting talents and also change the face of the festival”.

He said the launch would be attended by Kwahuhene Daasebre Akuamoah Agyepong II and all the chief`s of Kwahu.

According to Mr. Boahen, the marathon would seek to provide a platform for social interaction and a healthy competition for participants.

The Marathon, would be held on March 30, whilst the two-day gala would commence April 1 and end April 2 at Mpraeso Stadium.

Source: GNA