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Ghana Kho Kho Founder in an exclusive interview share his views


        Johnson Kwaku Gameli Kportufe(Ghana)



Ms.Kanika Soni
FEATURED COLUMNIST


Kho-Kho the game of strong and unshakable faith when played with full force and energy does not just remain a game but prayer and devotion in which concentration plays a major role by just opening a new world for players in which he/she forgets everything around him except only one goal to win and only win and reside in the pleasure that is priceless.

Johnson Kwaku Gameli Kportufe  is a Coach of Ghana who is working to popularise and foster the capability of Ghana players towards Kho-Kho.

Moreover, Kho-Kho is thriving across the realm with the proclamation of Ultimate Kho Kho league, acknowledgment of Kho-Kho in the next Asian Games and plenties of International competitions and International Coaching Camps on simultaneous basis.

Ms.Kanika Soni Columnist caught up with Coach of Ghana in a sole conversation as he cast off the flash on Kho-Kho in Ghana.
Q1.What is your opinion about Kho-Kho?

Ans. Kho-Kho is an interesting and educative game. I personally can associate myself to the game because of its similarities with one of our Ghanaian indigenous game, anti-ekyire. Kho-Kho though technical is easy to play when you become conversant with the rules. 


Q2.What are your strategies to make Kho Kho into the mainstream game?

Ans. Myself together with a sports organization called SportDrive is developing strategies and policies for its acceptance into National sports. However, through the instrumentalities of the mentioned sports organization, we have been able to introduce Kho-Kho into many mainstream sports in most schools in Ghana. 
Q3.Who is Man behind the development of Kho Kho in Ghana? 

Ans. I am the founder of Kho-Kho in Ghana, however, I have an abled team from the SportDrive organization working hand in hand with me. 


Q4.How players are showing interest in Kho-Kho?

Ans. Pre COVID19, we had some piloting sessions in about two schools where we formed two teams in as much as players were not conversant with most of the rules. It was educative and fun. However, we hope to bounce back very soon as restrictions ease in my country to continue our piloting process and recruit players for training. 
Q5.What are your future plans to promote Kho-Kho in your country?

Ans. In about 2 years to come, I hope Kho-Kho becomes a National game and we are able to participate in mainstream sporting events in my country. We are working tirelessly towards that. Also, I believe in the near future, Ghana Kho-Kho and Kho-Kho in Africa would engage in tournaments with the rest of the world.
Q6.How you trained Kho-Kho Players.

Ans. Pre COVID-19, We engage players with the basic skills in the playing of the game, thus; touching, chasing, squatting and dodging. We want them to get conversant before adding the technical aspect of the game. 


Q7.Recently you attended the International Coaching Camp in India. What are your views?

Ans. The Coaching camp in India was successful despite Covid-19, the experts of Kho-Kho from KKFI, AKKF, IKKF did a good job in training and teaching all the necessary technicalities both theory and practical. Hospitality and the love from the people of India were top notch. KKFI provided all the needful to make the camp a great success.
Q8.Any Message to Kho-Kho lovers across the world.

Ans. Kho-Kho is an interesting game, that has a mental and physical health benefit. An entertaining game which improves cognitive skills and physical fitness. I encourage all passive and active Kho-Kho lovers to join the train of our Kho community.


Q9.Any message to KKFI.

Ans. To KKFI, keep doing a great job for the Kho-Kho community. 
Kho!

Featured Columnist Ms.Kanika Duggal (India)



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