Tony Karaman, a Water Polo official with 47 years of experience and acting as a resource personnel at the 4th Annual Water Polo Season has stressed that the sport needs money to be run in Ghana.
As one of the newer sports in the country, Karaman stressed the importance of investing to grow the sport saying,
“Ghana has always focused on football and other sports but water polo is a newer sport with great potential. It’s one of the oldest Olympic sports, and with the right support, Ghana can become a household name at the Olympics.”
Karaman also commended the efforts of Asante and the Black Stars Polo Club, emphasizing Ghana’s opportunity to represent the continent in international competitions.
“What Asante and this group are doing is putting Ghana on the map. With consistent effort, Ghana could compete with countries like South Africa and Egypt, and maybe even qualify for the Olympics in four or eight years.”
The event, held in collaboration with Awutu Winton SHS, the Ghana Swimming Association, and Ghana Sports History, was not just a competition but also an initiative to introduce less privileged children to the sport. Karaman was particularly impressed by the younger players.
“What I’ve seen here is incredible. The kids are passionate and talented but they need more support—especially from the government. Fundraising efforts are great, but local support is essential for this sport to grow.”