Armwrestling: Golden Arms shine at world championships, present medals to Sports Minister

The Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) delegation arrived in Ghana on Monday, having recently returned from representing their country at the World Armwrestling Championships in India. The delegation, consisting of athletes and officials, called upon the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Mr Kofi Adams, to share their success. This was a remarkable performance, as Ghana claimed an unprecedented eight medals – four gold and four silver – during the championships.

The team was led by GAF President, Mr Charles Osei Asibey, and included other members of the GAF executive board. Upon their arrival, Mr Adams expressed his appreciation for the team's accomplishments and announced plans to honor the national armwrestling team, known as the Golden Arms. The Minister commended the athletes for raising Ghana's profile in the sport of armwrestling on the global stage.

Mr Adams also praised the Ghanaian Armwrestling Federation for its efforts in identifying and nurturing talent, which continues to produce world-class athletes. The Golden Arms' president, Mr Asibey, described the achievement as a historic moment for Ghanaian armwrestling, crediting the support from institutions like the Sports Ministry for enabling the team to secure the eight medals.

The Gold Arms' successes were evident across various divisions, with masters and youth categories showcasing their talent. In the Masters division, Dodzi Asinu and Grace Minta secured silver medals, while in the youth category, Mabel Yeboah and Blessed Abeka Nunoo claimed gold medals, solidifying their status as world champions.

The sports ministry, along with various agencies such as the Ghana Police Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Nimesh Pharma, Kofata Motors, and Shoe Fabriek, played crucial roles in supporting the team during their championship journey.