The Australian High Commission in partnership with the Azumah Nelson Foundation, the Ghana Olympic Committee and the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games Corporation, are pleased to announce the Commonwealth Gala Dinner welcoming the Queen’s Baton Relay in Ghana will take place this Sunday 19 March at the Australian High Commissioner’s Residence. 

Queen Elizabeth II officially started the iconic Queen’s Baton Relay on the occasion of Commonwealth Day on 13 March, kick-starting the Relay to be received by all 50 Commonwealth countries until its final destination in the Gold Coast, Queensland – Australia launching the Commonwealth Games on 4 April 2018. 

Ghana will be the second country receiving the Queen’s Baton on 18 March 2017, after Sierra Leone on 15 March 2017.  

In celebration of the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 and the Baton Relay, the Australian High Commission will host a fundraising boxing event under the patronage of legendary boxer Azumah Nelson with proceeds of the evening to be donated to the Azumah Nelson Foundation and the Ghana Olympic Committee. 

The evening will start at 6pm and feature four, three-round bouts, by some of Ghana’s best boxers, some of whom will be competing at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games. Other sports disciplines and athletes will be represented during the evening with a photographic exhibition showcasing Ghana and Australia’s sporting achievements  and excellence in the past Commonwealth Games. 

“It is a very special moment for us to welcome the baton in the former Gold Coast which will go all the way to our Australian Gold Coast, in Queensland” – High Commissioner Barnes commented. He added “With many boxers and athletes lined up, it promises to be a memorable night”.