Vice President Bawumia presents WISA Award to Best Female Fencer Kersey

Vice President Bawumia Presents WISA Award to  Best Female Fencer Kersey Woname

The Vice President of Ghana, HE Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has presented Kersey Woname with her Women In Sports Association (WISA) Award for her exploits in Fencing over the years.

Kersey Woname who is based in the United Kingdom was nominated in 2019, but could not receive it due to the Covid-19 pandemic. While on holidays in Ghana, she had the privilege and honour to receive the award from the Vice President.

Present at the short ceremony were president of Ghana Fencing and Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) second vice president, Mohammed Mahadi and Prof. E. D. Agyeman, her grand dad.

Kersey Woname said she is preparing to represent Ghana on the big stages like the Commonwealth, African and Olympic Games.

President of WISA, Madam Gloria Commodore expressed her joy the the Vice President delivered the certificate.

She said due to financial constraints, the next WISA Awards will be held on a low key, unless the Vice President supports them.

She hinted that only 10 most outstanding female sports personalities will be honoured next season.

By Sammy Heywood Okine