Welcome to Ghana Armwrestling
Strength of
a Nation.
a Nation.
2016
WAF member since
2nd
African nation to host the Worlds
16
Regions represented
300+
Registered athletes
The Federation
Ghana's home of armwrestling
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) is the national body regulating armwrestling in Ghana, affiliated to the World Armwrestling Federation since 2016. One of Africa’s most successful federations, GAF develops and promotes the sport nationwide — sanctioning competitions, training certified coaches and referees, and building the Golden Arms, our national team. We are not only building champions; we are building legacies.
DEVELOP
Grassroots programs, community tables and regional clubs.
COMPETE
National championships and the Golden Arms on the world stage.
Competition calendar
Upcoming events
12
Sep 2026
National Armwrestling Championship
Accra Sports Stadium · Accra
Nationals
03
Oct 2026
Regional Qualifiers — Northern Zone
Tamale Sports Stadium · Tamale
Qualifier
24
Oct 2026
Regional Qualifiers — Coastal Zone
Essipong Stadium · Sekondi
Qualifier
14
Nov 2026
African Armwrestling Championship
Team Ghana travels · Cairo, Egypt
International
Latest
News & results
Jul 2024
Ledzokuku community pulls together
The vibrant community of Ledzokuku Constituency hosted a grassroots armwrestling showcase at the Teshie Maami Community Park, drawing new athletes to the sport.
Jun 2024
Africa came. Accra was ready.
Ghana successfully hosted the African Championship and won big on home soil — an unprecedented medal haul, powered by Adamus Resources and a roaring home crowd.
2024
Ghana hosts the World Championship
Ghana became only the second African country to host the World Armwrestling Championship in the competition’s 44-year history.
Team Ghana
National rankings
Top-ranked seniors across weight classes, updated after every sanctioned national event. Full rankings and athlete profiles are published by the technical committee.
| # | Athlete | Class | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | K. MensahAccra Iron Arms | 90 kg | 1,240 |
| 2 | E. OwusuKumasi Grip Club | 80 kg | 1,105 |
| 3 | A. BoatengTema Steel Table | 100 kg | 1,088 |
| 4 | S. AdjeiTakoradi Pullers | 70 kg | 976 |
| 5 | F. AmankwahTamale North AC | 90 kg | 911 |
Get involved
Pull for Ghana
Whether you’re an athlete ready to compete, a gym starting a club, or an official who wants to referee — the federation will get you to the table.
01
Register
Sign up with the federation or through a regional club.
02
Train & qualify
Compete in regional qualifiers and sanctioned nationals.
03
Represent Ghana
Earn selection to the Golden Arms for African and World events.
Partners & supporters
Backing the Golden Arms
The institutions and brands whose support carries Ghanaian armwrestling to continental and world championships.
Partner with the federation to power national championships, athlete development and Ghana’s presence on the world stage. Become a sponsor →