Mr Kofi Adams, the Minister for Sports and Recreation, together with Ms Linda Ocloo, the Greater Accra Regional Minister will be the guests for the inaugural Independence Armwrestling Championship.
The four-nation event, scheduled for Saturday, March 15,2025 would mark the Ghana Armwrestling Federation’s (GAF) first outing after excelling at the 13th Africa Games with 41 medals.
Pullers from Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, together with the Ghanaian contingent will compete in an electrifying display of strength and skill at the Centre Point Mall in Accra.
Team Ghana, led by world champion Grace Minta have been in camp over the past few weeks preparing to compete in various weight categories for the ultimate bragging rights.
Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of GAF speaking in an interview with the GNA Sports said the championship formed part of the federation’s lineup in celebrating Ghana’s success at the continental games.
“Armwrestling is a household sport and everybody loves it. We made history at the Africa Games for the first time and Ghanaians have since shown so much love for the sport,” he said.
He urged Ghanaians to come in their numbers to support Ghana’s Armwrestling team, Golden Arms as they go in search of victory once again.
Source: GNA
