The Government of Ghana has announced plans to introduce a Sports Levy — a dedicated tax aimed at creating a steady revenue stream for sports development and athlete support across the country.
The levy will fund a new National Sports Development Fund, expected to become operational in 2026 once approved by Parliament.
🔑 Key Points:
- 💰 The levy will ensure consistent funding for national sports federations and infrastructure.
- 🏅 Part of the proceeds will go toward athlete training, welfare, and international competitions.
- 🏟️ The fund will also support grassroots programs and facility maintenance nationwide.
- ⚖️ Concerns remain over transparency, collection fairness, and oversight.
- 📅 Parliament is expected to review the Sports Levy Bill in the coming months.
Sports Minister officials say the initiative will “revolutionize how Ghana funds and manages sports,” reducing dependence on irregular government allocations.
If successful, the levy could help Ghana reclaim its dominance in regional and global sporting events.