{
  "id": 14483075,
  "title": "Armwrestling: Ghana unveils World Armwrestling Championship squad, appeals for travel support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/armwrestling-ghana-unveils-world-armwrestling-championship-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T15:49:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/armwrestling-ghana-unveils-world-armwrestling-championship-squad-appeals-for-travel-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghana Armwrestling Federation has named a strong team for the upcoming World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India. The squad includes top athletes from the country and is aiming to bring home medals. Mabel Yeboah in the 60kg category, Blessed Abeka Nunoo at 65kg, and Grace Minta at 89kg are leading the men's and women's teams respectively. Other notable players include Florence Boakye at 110+kg, Afia Kumah at 110+kg, and Comfort Dunyo at 60kg. The men's team comprises Edward Asamoah Yamoah, Haruna Tahiru, Godwin Sackey, Daniel Acquah, Charles Osei Asibey Jr., Henry Otoo, and Asinu Dodzie. This team represents Ghana's growing prowess in armwrestling and its potential to challenge world-class competitors. However, the Federation is facing a challenge in securing the necessary funds for the team's journey to India. They are reaching out to corporate entities, government bodies, philanthropists, and sports enthusiasts for support. This support would not only help the team cover its travel expenses but also allow sponsors to connect their brands with a rising star in international sport. The championship is set to take place from October 26 to November 7, 2026, and the Federation hopes this appeal will garner the needed backing for the team to compete at the highest level.",
  "summary": "The Ghana Armwrestling Federation has unveiled a formidable squad for the upcoming World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India, while appealing to corporate Ghana, government institutions, philanthropists and sports enthusiasts to support the team's travel and participation.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}