Armwrestling – Golden Arms gets support from Shoe Fabriek ahead of world championship

Ghana’s national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, has received a significant boost as Shoe Fabriek GH Ltd, a Ghanaian footwear manufacturer, provides them with specially designed sneakers for the upcoming 2026 World Armwrestling Championship in India. The company presented the shoes to the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) on Friday, October 23, 2026, with the General Manager, Mrs Adelaide A. Abbiw-Williams, and the President, Mr Charles Osei-Asibey, receiving the gift on behalf of the Federation.

The sponsorship includes the team’s official uniforms and kits, ensuring the athletes present a unified appearance as they compete for Ghana on the world stage. Mrs Abbiw-Williams emphasized the company’s commitment to promoting national pride through locally manufactured products and highlighted the importance of corporate Ghana backing athletes who represent the country internationally.

The Golden Arms, based in Akropong-Akuapem in the Eastern Region, aims to bring glory to Ghana in the championship, where they will face top wrestlers from around the world. Shoe Fabriek GH Ltd, known for its manufacturing of footwear for various markets, including security boots, safety footwear, school shoes, sandals, and casual shoes, demonstrated its support for sports development in Ghana.