{"id":8843,"date":"2024-11-05T12:07:09","date_gmt":"2024-11-05T12:07:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=8843"},"modified":"2024-11-05T12:07:12","modified_gmt":"2024-11-05T12:07:12","slug":"sports-facilities-are-better-managed-by-institutions-ug-sports-director-on-maintenance-of-legon-stadium","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fishfmonline.com\/?p=8843","title":{"rendered":"Sports facilities are better managed by institutions \u2013 UG Sports Director on maintenance of Legon stadium."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Director of Sports and Wellness at the University of Ghana, Dr Austin Luguterah, has emphasised that sports facilities are best managed by institutions, asserting that his office is well-positioned to oversee the University of Ghana Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since taking over from Dr. Bella Bello Bitugu, Dr Luguterah has advocated for a structured system in which dedicated institutions handle facility maintenance, professional management, and athletic development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an interview with, Dr Luguterah cited research supporting the notion that institutions are more effective at maintaining sports facilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cResearch has shown that sports facilities are better managed by institutions. For instance, our swimming pool has been consistently maintained over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We have policies in place, and even during strikes, staff are still here to ensure upkeep,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ose-youtube ose-uid-709ccc82d100cf4ebee5c9456efdc1ec ose-embedpress-responsive\" style=\"width:400px; height:400px; max-height:400px; max-width:100%; display:inline-block;\" data-embed-type=\"Youtube\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" allowFullScreen=\"true\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/oW5pKm4NScM?feature=oembed&color=red&rel=0&controls=1&start=&end=&fs=0&iv_load_policy=0&autoplay=0&mute=0&modestbranding=0&cc_load_policy=1&playsinline=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media;accelerometer;autoplay;clipboard-write;gyroscope;picture-in-picture clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen referrerpolicy=\"origin\"><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr Luguterah also discussed specific facilities, such as the Mondo tracks at UG Stadium, which require specialised maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe Mondo tracks have a unique upkeep routine. They\u2019re like carpets\u2014needing periodic washing, cleaning, and watering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;We\u2019ve installed multiple water outlets around the stadium to make this process efficient, often working in the evenings to ensure optimal care,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With established policies and a focus on specialised maintenance, Dr Luguterah believes that institutional management is essential to fostering a lasting and vibrant sports culture.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Director of Sports and Wellness at the University of Ghana, Dr Austin Luguterah, has emphasised that sports facilities are best managed by institutions, asserting that his office is well-positioned to oversee the University of Ghana Stadium. 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