On founders’ day, it is only prudent that we acknowledge some of the legends of sports in this country. The man in the photo, Roy Ankrah. Prolific boxer and gentleman.

- Gold Coast bantamweight, Featherweight, lightweight and welterweight belts all in his name.

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Mike Ahey.

Won Gold for Ghana (4x100m relay) at the British Comonwealth Games in 1970.

Won silver also at the same games 8 years before.

A sprint legend and long jumper.

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DK Poison.

David Kotey was a world featherweight boxing champion between 1975 and 1976 and was also the first Ghanaian professional boxer to win a world title. Paved the way for more boxers on the international stage.

Still a top guy!

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Clement Isaac "Ike" Quartey, older brother of fmr Welterweight world champion, Ike ‘Bazooka’ Quartey. Ghana’s first Olympic medalist in 1960. Won silver in the Light Welterweight category.

A family of boxers.

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