𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗮 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝘂𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀
The 2025 Staff Fun Games of the Korle Bu Teaching Hospital came off on Saturday, 18th October, with great enthusiasm and participation from staff across the hospital. The event provided an opportunity for relaxation, exercise, and team bonding beyond the usual work environment.
Activities began with a lively aerobics session, after which staff took part in a variety of games and competitions. Track events such as the 100-metre, 200-metre, and 4×100-metre relays kept the energy high, while fun activities like the sack race, lime and spoon, and indoor games including ludo, draughts, scrabble, and the popular oware ensured there was something for everyone.
𝗧𝗵𝗿𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗩𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀
The competitions produced thrilling moments and impressive performances across departments. In the swimming contest, Sampson Akporful from Psychiatry emerged victorious after a strong showing in the pool. The sack race saw Radiotherapy taking the win in the men’s category, while Louisa Ahiafor from Accident & Emergency (A&E) sprinted to victory in the women’s event.
The lime and spoon race also drew laughter and cheers, with Emmanuel Debrah of New Allied winning the men’s version and Carmel Abena Brabi of A&E taking first place among the women.
𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗼𝗼𝗿 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀
In the board games, Maxwell Lamptey from the Plastics Department proved unbeatable in male draughts, while Abigail Odoi of Laundry claimed the women’s draughts title. The Ludo competitions saw Joseph Sackey from Central Stores and Deborah Awukubea from CBG emerging as male and female champions respectively.
Table tennis enthusiasts witnessed exciting rallies as Dr. Theodore Boafor of O&G won the men’s contest, with Akweley Victory from the Polyclinic taking the women’s title.
𝗔𝘁𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘆𝘀
On the track, Derick Kofi Adonu (O&G) and Martha Kumedzina (Cardio) sprinted to victory in the 200-metre races, while Ayamga from Anaesthesia and Louisa Ahiafor (A&E) dazzled spectators with their wins in the men’s and women’s 100-metre races respectively.
In traditional indoor games, Eunice Tagoe from Laundry won the female Oware competition, while Joseph Sackey from the Central Laboratory claimed the male title. The Scrabble contest went to Samuel Akpor of O&G, who demonstrated remarkable wordplay and strategy. The day’s athletic events concluded with Team Medical claiming victory in the 4×100-metre men’s relay.
𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗿𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
A highlight of the day was the football competition, which saw the Laundry Department crowned champions after a keenly contested final. Their win brought an end to the Cardiothoracic Centre’s previous dominance in the event and drew warm applause from all present.
𝗣𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝗰𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀
Speaking after his victory in the table tennis men’s category, Dr. Theodore Boafor of the O&G Department described the event as “a great and fun experience.” He added, “It was a good training for all of us, and I recommend that this game should be organised more often. If possible, other hospitals could be invited to participate so we can build stronger connections through sports.”
Similarly, the Administrator of the Laundry Unit, Mr. Isaac Buckson, expressed his joy after his team’s football victory, saying it had been “a good day with a lively and fun atmosphere.” He commended the organisers for putting together a well-coordinated event and added that he was delighted his unit emerged as overall champions. Mr. Buckson concluded by saying he looks forward to “another exciting and well-organised event next year.”
𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁’𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗿𝗸𝘀
Beyond the competition, the Fun Games served as a reminder of the importance of teamwork, recreation, and physical well-being among staff who dedicate themselves daily to patient care.
The event was graced by several senior officials, including the Director of Administration, Mr. Munir Alhassan; Deputy Director of Administration, Madam Cynthia Boateng Esq; Acting Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Madam Aimée Akotey; Acting Director of Finance, Mr. Gideon Gawuga; Director of Pharmacy, Dr. Charles Ofei-Palm and Head of Public Relations, Mr. Mustapha Salifu. Their presence reflected management’s continued support for initiatives that promote staff welfare and a positive work culture.
As the event drew to a close, staff departed with smiles and renewed energy, a testament to the success of a day well spent in unity and good spirit.
Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of The Accra Daily Mail, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.
