The Bui Tennis Club (BTC), representing the Bui Power Authority (BPA), successfully concluded a two-day inter-club tennis competition on February 9, 2026, at the dam’s plant site in the Savannah Region.
The event served as a high-profile platform for inter-regional collaboration, bringing together clubs from the Bono East, Upper West, and Savannah regions.
The tournament was held in honor of Warrant Officer (WO) Adjei Adjetey, the club’s founding coach, as he prepares for retirement after years of dedicated service to the sport.
Key Participating Clubs
The event featured competitive and friendly matches between four prominent regional clubs:
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Bui Power Tennis Club (Host)
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Techiman Tennis Club
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Holy Family Tennis Club (Techiman)
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Wa Tennis Club
Strategic Talent Development
Mr. Wumbila Salifu, Chairman of the BTC and Director of Estate at BPA, revealed that the club is not just for recreation but is actively fulfilling a social responsibility.
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Talent Scouting: The BTC has identified and is currently nurturing 15 youngsters from the local Jama community.
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Scholarship Program: One standout young player has already been granted a scholarship to the Bui Academy to pursue both tennis and academic excellence.
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Grassroots Focus: Mr. Isaac Aboagye Duah, President of the Ghana Tennis Federation (GTF), noted that while tennis is often Accra-centric, this event proves that "wonderful talents" exist in the rural enclaves.
Ministerial Support for "Lesser Sports"
The event was graced by the Upper West Regional Minister, Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing, who took office exactly one year ago. He emphasized that sports development must be "intentional" rather than just for entertainment.
"Tennis is an area we must look at to increase facilities and train more coaches... with improved physical infrastructure, tennis can create gainful employment and put the nation on the international stage." — Hon. Charles Lwanga Puozuing
The Bottom Line
The 2026 Bui Power Tennis Tournament has set a new standard for how corporate-backed clubs can lead the development of "lesser sports" in Ghana. By providing equipment, coaching, and international visibility to the youth of the Savannah Region, the BTC is ensuring that the next generation of Ghanaian tennis stars may come from the banks of the Black Volta.
