Ghana’s Golden Arms lived up to their name once again, storming to a sensational medal haul at the 14th African Armwrestling Championships held in Abuja, Nigeria, clinching an impressive 55 medals in just two days of intense competition.
The Ghanaian contingent, defending champions from the last edition, delivered a powerhouse performance, claiming 26 gold, 20 silver and nine bronze medals to finish second behind hosts Nigeria in a field of over 400 athletes from 20 countries.
Spearheading Ghana’s charge were standout performers Grace Mintah, Mabel Yeboah, and Daniel Acquah, each scooping a remarkable four gold medals — a feat that underscored the nation’s growing dominance in the sport and earned glowing praise from Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Iddie Adams.
“This success is not an isolated achievement,” Mr Adams remarked. “It reflects sustained grassroots development, disciplined athlete grooming, and purposeful partnerships between the public and private sectors. Armwrestling has become a true national pride.”
The Abuja showdown served as a crucial warm-up for the upcoming African Games, where the Golden Arms are eyeing an upgrade on their impressive 41-medal haul at Accra 2023. For the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF), the results exceeded expectations.
Federation President, Charles Osei-Asibey, was full of admiration for the team’s resilience and performance.
“We never disappoint — 26 gold medals is a fantastic result,” he told the Graphic Sports from Abuja. “Considering what the team endured, I’ll boldly say this is Ghana’s best-performing national team. We are truly grateful to everyone who supported us.”
Looking ahead, Mr Osei-Asibey reaffirmed the federation’s ambition for the 2027 African Games, calling on Ghanaians to rally behind the team.
“Our focus now shifts to 2027. We urge the nation to continue supporting us. As a federation, we are thrilled by our athletes’ performance — thank you, Ghana!”
With medals flying and momentum building, Ghana’s armwrestling juggernaut continues to make waves across the continent, proudly positioning itself as a force to reckon with in African sport.
