The UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce (UKGCC), a member-based trade association that promotes trade between Ghana and the United Kingdom, has thrilled over 450 participants with its third consecutive Corporate Sports Jamboree held on Saturday, 25th January 2025 at the Ghana Armed Forces Sports Complex as it continues to emphasise healthy living.
The participants, made up of employees of the British High Commission in Accra, and UKGCC member companies including Blue Skies Ghana Ltd., Vibe Consult, Nii Plants and Car Rentals, Prudential Life Insurance Ghana, Golden Exotics Ltd., and Charterhouse Ghana Ltd., competed in planned activities that included races (50m track and sack), tug of war, football, volleyball, basketball, table tennis, and board games. Other member companies such as Standard Chartered Ghana Ltd., Goldkey Properties, and Appolonia City were also in attendance.
Executive Director of the UKGCC, Adjoba Kyiamah, remarked that the UKGCC, through the Corporate Sports Jamboree, aims to “inspire individuals to embrace physical activity and teamwork through our diverse range of engaging challenges, as well as elevate morale by offering a respite from the daily work routine”.
She added that the Corporate Sports Jamboree also seeks to create a fun atmosphere to facilitate meaningful connection with other member companies.
“At our networking events, our members get to meet and interact with key people from both the governments of the UK and Ghana, industry stakeholders and other business support organisations. I urge businesses to join the UK-Ghana Chamber of Commerce to gain access to our wealth of resources and opportunities to position you for growth”, Ms Kyiamah said.
The Corporate Sports Jamboree saw intense competition from amongst participants across all activities. Eventually, Blue Skies Ghana Ltd. emerged overall victors with six out of eight first place wins, two team awards for Fan Favourite and Best Team Spirit, and individual awards for Most Enthusiastic Participant and Best Sportsmanship.
Sampson Kwawukumey, the Physical Fitness Instructor at Blue Skies Keep Fit Club, credited the team’s success to the company’s commitment to regular training and a strong focus on fitness.
He explained that Blue Skies places a high value on employee well-being, believing it directly contributes to increased productivity. As a result, the company invests in top-quality sports equipment for its staff.
“Blue Skies is a fitness community with incredible talent. We have footballers, volleyball players, basketball players—people with diverse athletic skills working here. We also have a fantastic sports facility, which we make full use of by training three times a week,” he shared.
“At Blue Skies, we believe that the well-being of our employees is key to their productivity. We take our employees’ health and fitness seriously, and we invest in maintaining it,” he added.
Kwawukumey emphasised the team’s consistent excellence, saying, “When we participate in events like this, we stand out. Blue Skies is synonymous with excellence, and that shows every time we compete. These accomplishments reflect the company’s commitment to fitness and teamwork, solidifying our reputation as leaders in corporate sporting events.”
He expressed gratitude to the management of Blue Skies for their continued support of the Keep Fit Club, which has been instrumental in their success both on and off the field.
Blue Skies Ghana Ltd., Accra Brewery PLC, Neon Acres, Open Spaces Sports Group, Lucozade Ghana, Decathlon Ghana, Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company, and Voltic (GH) Ltd. sponsored the event, which returns in January 2026. Interested sponsors may reach out to the UKGCC.
