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25.07.2013 Hockey

Late President Mills Honoured As Ultra Modern Astro-Turf Hockey Stadium Is Named After Him

By Rebecca Kajelo
Late President Mills Honoured As Ultra Modern Astro-Turf Hockey Stadium Is Named After Him
25.07.2013 LISTEN

As part of the national commemoration of the first anniversary of the late president, His Excellency J. E. Atta Mills, The Mayor of Accra on Wednesday declared the Ultra Modern Astro - Turf Hockey Stadium as John Evans Atta Mills Hockey Stadium.

The mayor, Alfred Oko Vandapuije described the late president as man of peace and proud of his leadership for the country.

According to the mayor, the late president played a significant role in the development of various aspects of the country.

'We are gathered here to remember the great day he did for this country and more particularly in the area of sport,' he said.

The mayor explained that, the late president provided resources in the provision of sports infrastructure and also promoted the growth of lesser known sports and also spearheaded the construction of the Accra Ultra-Modern International Astro Turf Hockey Stadium for international tournaments.

He said in terms of advocate for recreation and a sports fan, late president Mills supported the academic community and the nation at large through his contribution to the Ghana Hockey Association, National Sports Council of Ghana and Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club and was a member of the Black Stars Management Committee.

He continued that as an active sportsman, the late professor liked sports and he keenly participated in various sporting activities. Notably, he played for the national hockey team, Swam for University of Ghana, played Cricket for Achimota School Team and was a member of the veterans' hockey team.

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