Governance
Meet the dedicated team leading the Ghana Swim League and shaping the future of competitive swimming in Ghana.
Our Guiding Principles
The Ghana Swim League is governed by a commitment to these core values, ensuring the league operates in the best interests of the swimming community.
Integrity
We uphold the highest standards of fairness, transparency, and ethical conduct in all league operations.
Excellence
We pursue excellence in meet organization, results accuracy, and athletic development at every level.
Accountability
Our leadership is accountable to the swimming community — teams, athletes, coaches, and supporters alike.
Inclusivity
We are committed to making competitive swimming accessible and welcoming for all Ghanaians regardless of background.
Leadership Team
Our leadership brings together expertise in competitive swimming, sports administration, technology, and community development.
Dr. Kwame Asante
League President
A former national swimmer and sports medicine physician with over 20 years of experience in aquatic sports development. Dr. Asante leads the league's strategic direction and external partnerships.
Abena Mensah
Vice President
An experienced sports administrator and former competitive swimmer who oversees league operations, meet coordination, and team relations across all regions.
Kofi Darko
Technical Director
A certified World Aquatics coach educator responsible for competition standards, rules enforcement, and the technical development of the league's events and formats.
Esi Quansah
Director of Operations
With a background in event management and logistics, Esi ensures every meet runs smoothly — from venue preparation to results publication.
Nana Adjei
Director of Rankings & Records
A data-driven analyst who maintains the league's results database, calculates rankings, verifies records, and manages the Aqua Points system.
Ama Osei
Director of Communications
A sports journalist and media professional who manages the league's public communications, news coverage, social media presence, and community engagement.
Organizational Structure
The Ghana Swim League operates with a clear governance hierarchy to ensure effective decision-making and accountability.
Executive Board
The Executive Board is the highest governing body of the league, consisting of the President, Vice President, and Directors. The board sets strategic direction, approves budgets, and makes policy decisions that shape the league's future.
Operational Committees
Specialized committees handle day-to-day operations including meet management, technical standards, results verification, communications, and team relations. Each committee is led by its respective Director and staffed by trained volunteers.
Advisory Board
The Advisory Board provides expert guidance on sports science, youth development, international relations, and health and safety. Advisory members are distinguished professionals who volunteer their expertise.
Member Teams & Athletes
The foundation of the league: registered swim teams, their coaches, and athletes. Member teams participate in governance through regular forums, feedback channels, and representation on operational committees.
Advisory Board
Distinguished professionals providing expert guidance to the league.
Prof. Richard Boateng
Sports Science Advisor
University of Ghana
Janet Owusu-Poku
Youth Development Advisor
National Sports Authority
Emmanuel Tettey
International Relations Advisor
Ghana Swimming Association
Dr. Gifty Amponsah
Health & Safety Advisor
Korle Bu Teaching Hospital
Have Questions About Our Governance?
We believe in transparency. If you have questions about how the league is run, our policies, or how to get involved in governance, we would love to hear from you.
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