GBIMC Conducts Mandatory Health Screening for 150 Professional Boxers in Accra

The Ghana Boxing Interim Management Committee (GBIMC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Sports and Recreation (MoSR) and the National Sports Authority (NSA), has conducted the second phase of its mandatory health screening exercise for licensed professional boxers across the country.

The exercise, held on Friday, May 29, 2026, saw about 150 professional boxers undergo medical screening as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening athlete welfare, safety and professionalism within Ghanaian boxing.

The programme, organised by the GBIMC under its extended mandate, was sponsored by Ivan Bruce Cudjoe, an aspirant for the Ghana Boxing Authority presidency.

Boxers gathered at the Jamestown Police Station in Accra, where they underwent registration and other formalities before being transported to the La-Paz Community Hospital for the medical examinations. Participants were also provided refreshments at the registration centre.

Transportation for the athletes was provided by Ayalolo buses to ensure a smooth and comfortable transfer to the screening venue.

According to the GBIMC, the medical tests were fully sponsored and covered all mandatory protocols outlined by its Sub-Committee on Medical, Safety and Anti-Doping.

The exercise forms part of a broader nationwide effort to improve safety standards and ensure that professional boxers meet required health conditions before engaging in competitive bouts.

This latest screening follows the first phase conducted in November 2025.

The committee further indicated that boxers who had completed registration but were unable to attend Friday’s exercise could still report directly to the La-Paz Community Hospital at their convenience, as their biometric and personal data had already been captured.

Beyond the medical screening, the GBIMC revealed that it has developed a secure digital medical records database for licensed professional boxers. The system, currently undergoing deployment and testing, is expected to be formally handed over to the incoming Ghana Boxing Authority Executive Board.

Speaking on the initiative, GBIMC Coordinator Gideon Oyiadzo said the committee was committed to building a comprehensive and transparent health monitoring system for Ghanaian boxers.

“Our aim is to promote professionalism and transparency in Ghanaian boxing administration,” Oyiadzo said.

He added that the establishment of a digital health database would help strengthen athlete monitoring and improve long-term healthcare management for licensed fighters.

The health screening exercise underscores the GBIMC’s commitment to safeguarding athlete welfare and ensuring the long-term sustainability of professional boxing in Ghana through standardized medical protocols and improved administrative systems.