Team Ghana aka the Golden Arms were able to win 55 medals to place third after host nation, Nigeria and Benin at the 14th African Arm Wrestling Championship at Abuja.

Nigeria presented 173 athletes and got a better part of the competition against Ghana who took a fewer athletes and were able to shine not only in performance but in dressing.

Clothed by THB, Ghana Armwrestling was the best dressed Team at the 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship in Nigeria.

The team was inspired, motivated and powdered by Ghana Tourism Authority, National Petroleum Authority, National Lotteries, Glico Insurance, Ghana Civil Aviation, National Health Insurance Authority, Kofikrom Pharmacy, Ghana Police Service, Ghana Prison Service, Ghana Immigration Service, Verna Water, K-Balm, Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Ghana Olympic Committee.

Mr. Charles Osei Asibey who is Vice President of World Armwrestling and President of African Armwrestling commended the Nigerians for organising a superb event.

As leader and President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation he was able to attract sponsorship and they athletes also performed well.

Team Ghana amassed 55 medals made up of 26 gold, 20 silver and 9 bronze.

World champion Grace Minta of Ghana Police was a great inspiration to the team as her triumph added much confidence to her colleagues performance.

The 14th African Armwrestling Championship was thrilling.

The Closing Ceremony and Medal Presentations were a spectacular display of African strength, unity, and sportsmanship. Athletes, officials, and dignitaries gathered to celebrate the triumphs and achievements of the past five days.

The Senior Special Assistant to the President on Grassroots Sports  presented medals to the deserving winners. The atmosphere was electric, with over 400 athletes and officials from across the continent in attendance. Nigeria emerged as the overall champion, dominating the medal table with an impressive haul of gold, silver, and bronze medals.

The Republic of Benin took home the second runner-up spot, while Ghana secured third place.

The championship, hosted by the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation (NAWF).

By Sammy Heywood Okine