The Deputy General Secretary of the Ghana Olympics Committee (GOC), Rev. Richardmond Quarcoo has admitted his institution is very worried about the attitude and negative reportage by some sports journalists in the country.
Rev. Quarcoo sounded worried about the duties of the Ministry of Youth and Sports being ‘assigned’ to the GOC by sports journalists, who should know better and report on who is responsible, when a challenge pops up but rather ‘pollute’ the mind of the public.
Speaking to sportscrusader.com on how some sports journalists have acted unprofessionally, he said,”First of all people don’t understand the role of the GOC, they think that when the name GOC is mentioned we are supposed to pay athletes.
“In fact there was an instance when an athlete travelled and his per diem wasn’t paid and people started criticising the GOC but that is not our job as some media people spread falsehood about our duties and responsibilities. ”
Ghana Olympics Committee president, Rev. Quarcoo
“Some sports journalist whether print or electronic deliberately misinform the public knowing very well the GOC does not handle allowances and ticket issues. These false news only increases and contributes to the ignorance among some individuals and organisations out there that the GOC is neglecting her duties.” He added.
The GOC is currently preparing towards Rio 2016 as the various disciplines participate in qualifying competitions.
GOCs Role Is Misconstrued By Some Journalists - Rev. Quarcoo
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