Deputy Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Veronica Commey, has moved to calm concerns over alleged food shortages at the ongoing African Senior Athletics Championships in Accra.
The concern was raised on Monday after South African athlete Aiden Smith raised concerns about athlete welfare, claiming that food was being rationed at the team’s hostel.
Reacting to the allegations, Commey said organisers were surprised by the complaint but assured that steps were being taken to address the matter.
She expressed disbelief at the claims, stressing that adequate provisions had been made for all participating athletes.
“Personally, I was a little taken aback by the concerns over the rationing of food. As organisers, we know there will be complaints,” she said.
Commey added that she had personally inspected the accommodation facilities and found no evidence of shortages.
“I have personally visited the rooms, and there is a lot of food available, so we do not know where that claim came from,” she stated.
The African Senior Athletics Championships officially began on Tuesday, May 12, at the University of Ghana Stadium and will run until May 19, 2026.
