The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), through its Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science, has gained international recognition, as its innovative video entry, “AmpeSports A Ghanaian Traditional Game Reimagined,” has been officially shortlisted in the prestigious World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Youth Video Competition 2026.
The video highlights the visionary work led by Prof. Monday Omoniyi Moses and his team at the Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science in transforming the widely loved Ghanaian traditional game Ampe into a modern, standardised competitive sport. The project introduces structured rules, a designed playing court, and innovative scoring software to support organised competition.
Under the competition theme “Game Changers: IP Powering Sports Innovation,” the entry demonstrates how intellectual property can preserve cultural heritage while promoting innovation in sports. Through this initiative, Ghana’s traditional games are being positioned for global recognition and modern sporting development.
The Office of Grants and Research (OGR) at KNUST, through its Intellectual Property and Technology Transfer (IP&TT) Unit, is supporting the AmpeSports team in securing intellectual property rights and exploring commercialisation opportunities for the innovation. The competition entry itself was also produced through a collaboration between OGR and the Department of Physiotherapy and Sports Science.
Voting Now Open
Public voting for the People’s Choice Prize officially began on 6 April 2026 and will close on 19 April 2026. Voting is free, and each voter has five votes, all of which can be cast for AmpeSports.
How to Vote
1. Click the voting link below.
2. Scroll down and select AmpeSports.
3. Open the entry page.
4. Click the Vote button up to five times until all votes are used.
Support Ghanaian Innovation
The KNUST community and the wider African public are encouraged to support this remarkable achievement by voting and sharing the link widely with family, friends, colleagues, and partners across the world.
Together, let us showcase the power of Ghanaian creativity, cultural heritage, and innovation on the global stage.
