GABF President, Gideon Quartey laid to rest
 
The president of the Ghana Amateur Boxing Federation (GABF) Gideon Quartey was buried last Saturday, at the La Cemetery, after a burial service was held at the forecourt of the Ghana International Trade Fair Centre in Accra.  .
             
The late Quartey died on March 15, few hours to the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) elections. He was 50 years.
 
The burial service was attended by major stakeholders in Ghana boxing led by the President of the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA), Peter Zwenes, former World Boxing Council (WBC) Super Featherweight champion, Azumah Nelson,  Vincent  Sowah Odotei, Member of Parliament for La-Dadekotopon Constituency.
 
There was an exhibition of boxing at the funeral service to demonstrate his love for the sport.
 
There were glowing tributes from the GBA, GABF and Ghana United Boxing Coaches Association (GUBCA).
     
The late Quartey, is well remembered for using his resources nurture, develop and promoting budding talents in the sporting field.
      
He was the founder and Chief Executive of Dade Promotions who for many years staged the Friday night fights for young amateur boxers at the Prisons Canteen in Osu, Accra.
      
He left behind a wife and four children.

SOURCE: GNA