Ghana’s Golden Arms once again lived up to their billing, storming to an impressive 55 medals in just two days of competition at the 14th African Armwrestling Championships in Abuja.
The defending champions, who faced over 400 athletes from 20 countries, put up a stellar fight, winning 26 gold, 20 silver, and 9 bronze medals, finishing second behind hosts Nigeria.
Leading Ghana’s charge were Grace Mintah, Mabel Yeboah, and Daniel Acquah, each clinching four gold medals. Joshua Yeboah, Godwin Sackey, Ganiwu Awudu were the next in the medal charge. Their brilliance underlined Ghana’s growing dominance and drew commendation from Ghana’s Minister for Sports and Recreation, Hon. Kofi Iddie Adams, who hailed the team as a “true national pride.”
“This success is not an isolated achievement. It reflects sustained grassroots development, disciplined athlete grooming, and purposeful partnerships between the public and private sectors,” Hon. Adams said.
For the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF), the haul exceeded expectations. Federation President Charles Osei Asibey, speaking from Abuja, praised the athletes’ resilience:
“We never disappoint. Securing 26 gold medals is a fantastic result. Considering what the team endured, this is Ghana’s best-performing national team. We are truly grateful to everyone who supported us.”
The Abuja championship was more than just a medal chase — it was a warm-up for future competitions. The Golden Arms are now preparing for the World Armwrestling Championship in Bulgaria (September 2025), while also setting sights on the 2027 African Games, which Ghana will host.
“Our focus now shifts to 2027. We urge the nation to continue supporting us,” Mr. Osei Asibey added.
With their medal haul rising to over 405 international medals, the Golden Arms continue to establish themselves as one of Ghana’s most decorated and consistent national teams.
