The National Armwrestling Team, the Golden Arms were in high spirits and excellent morale before leaving the shores of Ghana for the 2025 edition of the African Championship in Abuja, Nigeria.

At the media workout held at the Ghana Police Headquarters in Accra, Grace Mintah, a senior armwrestler and world champion was optimistic that Ghana will reign high again, and even do better than previous competitors.

Edward Yamoah Asamoah, Captain of the team said they are going for the ultimate and he expressed gratitude to companies that have supported them.

Technical Director of the team, Mr. Hussein Addy told Yours Truly in an exclusive interview before departure that all the 27 athletes and four coaches are in good form and perfect condition to perform.

"As you can see, all the athletes, both males and females are eager to go and bring something home. We are really focused as our destination is beyond Abuja. Our target is gold but we will not leave silver and bronze there to come back empty,  we are going to win everything to prove that we are the best on the continent and also make our country, sponsors and president proud" he said.

Hussein Akwetey Addy who is a Technical Official hinted that some Ghanaians will officiate at the competition.

Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Africa Armwrestling Confederation as well as Ghana Armwrestling Federation said Ghana is presenting a strong side with some debutants who are going to surprise contestants.

He thanked sponsors and partners like the National Lotteries, Ghana Tourism Authority, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation OmniBSIC and the security agencies.

Meanwhile, GLICO has awarded a personal and travel insurance package worth 100,000ghc to the Golden Arms.

Mr. Ben Avickson, Ag Chief Sales Officer of GLICO said the package should inspire the athletes to do their best and retain the trophy as the best on the continent of Africa.

ASP Bernice Timbilla, head of the Sports Directorate of Ghana Police said some Police personnel will feature and she believes they will excel. She urged Ghanaians to remember the Golden Arms in their prayers though they have trained very well.

By Sammy Heywood Okine