His Royal Majesty King Tackie Teiko Tsuru II, the Ga Mantse, has attended the 2026 Captain’s Cup at the Accra Polo Club as Special Guest of Honour, lending his support to efforts to raise public awareness about leukaemia and other haematological disorders.
The tournament, organised in collaboration with the Leukaemia Project Foundation, brought together dignitaries, polo enthusiasts, corporate partners and invited guests for a programme combining competitive polo, social engagement and fundraising.
The event focused on raising awareness of leukaemia and related blood disorders and supporting efforts to improve access to specialised care for affected patients in Ghana.
The participation of the Ga Mantse, who is also President of the Ga Traditional Council, provided an opportunity for traditional leadership to support initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare and expanding access to specialised medical services.
Founded in 2006, the Leukaemia Project Foundation has focused on improving diagnosis, treatment and support services for people living with blood disorders.
One of its major objectives is the establishment of Ghana’s first Centre for Haematology and Clinical Genetics at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital.
The proposed centre is expected to provide advanced diagnostic services and specialised treatment, including bone-marrow transplantation, while also supporting professional development for healthcare practitioners.
The initiative is intended to reduce the need for patients to travel abroad for specialised treatment and help ease the financial and emotional burden associated with overseas medical care.
The 2026 Captain’s Cup featured competitive polo matches, social activities and fundraising initiatives in support of the Foundation’s work.
The tournament builds on the inaugural edition held in 2025, when the Accra Polo Club and the Leukaemia Project Foundation partnered to raise awareness of leukaemia during the global observance of Leukaemia Month in September.
Organisers have expressed their intention to establish the Captain’s Cup as an annual event in support of the Foundation’s mission.
The event also provided a platform for discussions on the challenges faced by patients with leukaemia and related conditions, as well as the need to strengthen Ghana’s domestic healthcare infrastructure for the treatment of haematological disorders.
The Accra Polo Club, established in 1902, used the occasion to combine sport, social engagement and philanthropy in support of efforts to improve care for people living with leukaemia and other blood disorders in Ghana.
