The University of Ghana Stadium has become a vibrant hub of corporate rivalry and camaraderie today, as the annual JoySports Invitational Tournament returns for its biggest edition yet.
With over 50 institutions competing across 15 sporting disciplines, the event is a flagship on Ghana’s corporate calendar, celebrating teamwork, wellness, and professional networking.
The day’s events kicked off at 6:00 a.m. with an energetic 5 km race walk and aerobics session across the Legon campus.
A key highlight so far is the participation of the Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, who joined the participants for the walk and aerobics before performing the ceremonial kick to officially open the tournament.
This symbolic gesture underscored the Invitational’s growing significance as a national event promoting fitness and unity.
Football, the centrepiece of the tournament, will be underway at two venues.
On the main stadium pitch, the action will commence at 8:00 a.m. with a thrilling opener between Heritage Christian University and the Multimedia Group.
Other key fixtures include Adansi Travels vs. McDan, GhIPSS vs. ECG, and a highly anticipated corporate showdown between the National Identification Authority and Star Assurance Ltd.
The morning’s lineup will also feature big names like Multichoice Ghana, KOA Impact Ltd, Youth Employment Agency, and NPA, all vying for a spot in the knockout rounds.
Meanwhile, equally intense battles will be taking place on the training pitch, with teams such as La Community Bank, Minerals Commission, and DHL Ghana Ltd competing for a place in the next stage.
The schedule is packed, with the road to the grand finale promising fierce contests as companies battle for bragging rights and the coveted championship title.
Beyond the football pitch, the Invitational is a comprehensive showcase of athletic and team-building events.
From 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., the stadium’s courts will host a diverse range of sports, including volleyball, basketball, lawn tennis, table tennis, draughts, chess, scrabble, and e-sports.
The day’s activities will continue into the afternoon with events such as swimming, penalty shootouts, sack races, and arm wrestling.
The tournament will reach its climax this evening between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. with the men’s football final, relays, and the 100-meter dash, culminating in an awards ceremony to crown the overall champion and other top performers.
This year’s edition is proudly supported by Minerals Commission, Royal Sweet Limited (Akonor Ginger Afriwara), Ayuda Hub Ltd (App Baako, services beberee), The Game Energy Drink (Feel the Energy), Yomi Yoghurt (A Nourishing Choice), The Luckiest (Luck Is Everywhere), and Promoworld.
Source: David Apinga
