Ghana’s youth dynamic Armwrestlers, Blessed Naa Abeka Nunoo, Henry Otoo and Daniel Acquah on Saturday displayed super proficient and adept Armwrestling skills to secure impressive wins in the prestigious De Fin Dannee Armwrestling event at Au Stade Municipal de Lome in Togo.

The event which was under the auspices of Togo’s Ministry of Sports for celebrating the country’s success in the 2023 African games, attracted over 200 pullers from Togo, Nigeria, Ghana, and Benin in various categories.

Blessed Naa Abeka Nunoo, currently ranked World No. 5 and Africa’s No. 1 in the Youth 60kg women category, delivered a stunning performance. Despite being significantly lighter, she defeated two formidable Togolese pullers Ako Assoli (86kg) and Charite Nukunu (94kg) in the finals to win Gold

This impressive feat showcases Blessed’s exceptional strength, technique, and determination to becoming world best.

Henry Otoo and Daniel Acquah also put up impressive shows, battling their way to clash at the finals of the Men 70kg category, where both won Gold and Silver medals respectively.

As a result of their impressive performance, all three Ghanaian armwrestlers have automatically qualified for the 2025 edition of the De Fin Danee Armwrestling Championship.

Their splendid performances in Togo is a testament to their dedication, hard work, and Ghana’s growing presence in the world of armwrestling.

Source : www.ghanaarmwrestling.org

Mr. Yussif Mubarak Nanor, winner of the 2024 Boxing Ghana Best Matchmaker award has disclosed that 2025 and beyond will see more exciting boxing matches at the Bukom Boxing Arena.

Speaking on Omashi TV, The Big Fight Night with Yours Truly, the manager of Safe Box Promotions promised to collaborate with the Sharaf Mahama Foundation to unleash spectacular boxing under Legacy Rise Sports management.

He noted that the young boxers in Ghana who are really ready for world contests and championship will be granted the platform to perform.

He said Accra will soon become a destination for international boxing and world title matches can be brought to the capital so boxing fans should be prepared to watch more exciting live bouts.

He explained the role of matchmakers and said they should be recognised for their contribution.

According to the popular boxing records keeper and assistant at the Ghana Boxing Authority, the nation abounds in talent, however managing them is not easy and hoped that more investment could be pumped into boxing.

"Boxing is my life and boxing has made me who I am now so I can't say Ghana Boxing is down or up. We are all involved and so if anyone identifies a problem, he should alert the GBA so that it is solved on time"

"There are problems in every human institution and we have to unite than wash our dirty linen in public" he expressed.

Nii Armah as he is also called noted that Ghana will get a world champion very soon. He tipped potential boxers like Daniel Gorsh, John Laryea, Samuel Takyi, Abu Kamoko, Kevin Carter and Stanley Nyantekyi aka 'Ashanti Warrior'

He prayed that boxers will always be well conditioned to be able to deliver whenever called to duty.

He thanked all boxing fans who attended the Legacy Rise bill 'Ultimate Legacy Fight Night'

He also appreciated the gestures of President elect HE John Dramani Mahama, Sharaf Mahama, Hon Kotey Ashie, Prof Azumah Nelson and all the dignitaries and celebrities who graced the event.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

On Saturday, December 28, the Bukom Boxing Arena hosted the last boxing programme, ‘Clash of the Titans’ for 2024 on a promising note as new promoters Nana’s Promotions and Onelife Boxing staged an interesting bill featuring some rising stars.

Although the venue was not full as compared to the Sharaf Mahama Foundation Legacy Rise event, it was moderate and the boxers gave good accounts seeing the return of veteran Abdul Malik Jabir, ‘the Bukom Snake’ who won against young Enoch Lamptey.

National flyweight champion, Theo Lopez Allotey got his seventh pro victory, while female pugilist Leticia Amanua Ankrah also won her fifth bout without defeat.

Isaac Dowuana aka ‘Zongo Fire’ of the Bronx Gym hit 11-4-0 after defeating Youssef Ali in another hot bout, while Henry Malm (9-0-0) demolished his senior opponent Justice Addy (17-12-1) in a thrilling encounter.

Daniel Otoo defeated Vandorf Okrah by split decision to improve his record to 6-2-0. Isaac Kakraba improved to 6-0-0, while Clinton Nana Adjei of the Wisdom Gym also won to increase his record to 5-1-0.

UAE based Ghanaian Charles Zimaal, won via round 7 TKO against Stephen Abbey in an 8 round contest.

The year 2024 has been eventful with exciting promotions, despite pressure mounted on the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) to produce a world champion.

Aside the Ghana Boxing League hosted by Max TV and their sponsors, other promoters like Ayitey Powers, Osibor, Ace Power, Box Office, Cabic, Shiatse and others have tried to offer some entertainment and boxing business.

Some Ghanaian boxers also went out to fight outside the country, returning with mixed results. While most lost due to several factors like late visa acquisitions and weather conditions, others like John Laryea made the nation proud by winning in the USA.

The season saw the display of stylish boxers like Daniel Gorsh and Faisal Abubakar winning and defending their WBO Africa belts. Abigail Quartey of the Black Panthers Gym won the WIBF title, a great feat for the nation and Africa.

In the amateur ranks, Ghana went to the IBA World Youth Championships to gain exposure and experience.

The 13^th African Games held in Ghana also yielded four gold, one silver and two medals.

It has not been bad, however there is the need for hard and serious work by the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF).

On a sad not Ghana lost the first African Olympic medalist, Clement Ike Quartey Snr. who won silver in 1960 in Rome and there are suggestions that a monument be built in his memory.

By Sammy Heywood Okine  

On Saturday, December 28, the Bukom Boxing Arena hosted the last boxing programme, ‘Clash of the Titans’ for 2024 on a promising note as new promoters Nana’s Promotions and Onelife Boxing staged an interesting bill featuring some rising stars.

Although the venue was not full as compared to the Sharaf Mahama Foundation Legacy Rise event, it was moderate and the boxers gave good accounts seeing the return of veteran Abdul Malik Jabir, ‘the Bukom Snake’ who won against young Enoch Lamptey.

National flyweight champion, Theo Lopez Allotey got his seventh pro victory, while female pugilist Leticia Amanua Ankrah also won her fifth bout without defeat.

Isaac Dowuana aka ‘Zongo Fire’ of the Bronx Gym hit 11-4-0 after defeating Youssef Ali in another hot bout, while Henry Malm (9-0-0) demolished his senior opponent Justice Addy (17-12-1) in a thrilling encounter.

Daniel Otoo defeated Vandorf Okrah by split decision to improve his record to 6-2-0. Isaac Kakraba improved to 6-0-0, while Clinton Nana Adjei of the Wisdom Gym also won to increase his record to 5-1-0.

UAE based Ghanaian Charles Zimaal, won via round 7 TKO against Stephen Abbey in an 8 round contest.

The year 2024 has been eventful with exciting promotions, despite pressure mounted on the Ghana Boxing Authority (GBA) to produce a world champion.

Aside the Ghana Boxing League hosted by Max TV and their sponsors, other promoters like Ayitey Powers, Osibor, Ace Power, Box Office, Cabic, Shiatse and others have tried to offer some entertainment and boxing business.

Some Ghanaian boxers also went out to fight outside the country, returning with mixed results. While most lost due to several factors like late visa acquisitions and weather conditions, others like John Laryea made the nation proud by winning in the USA.

The season saw the display of stylish boxers like Daniel Gorsh and Faisal Abubakar winning and defending their WBO Africa belts. Abigail Quartey of the Black Panthers Gym won the WIBF title, a great feat for the nation and Africa.

In the amateur ranks, Ghana went to the IBA World Youth Championships to gain exposure and experience.

The 13^th African Games held in Ghana also yielded four gold, one silver and two medals.

It has not been bad, however there is the need for hard and serious work by the Ghana Boxing Federation (GBF).

On a sad not Ghana lost the first African Olympic medalist, Clement Ike Quartey Snr. who won silver in 1960 in Rome and there are suggestions that a monument be built in his memory.

By Sammy Heywood Okine  

African Games 2023 silver medalist Abubakar Kamoko aka Ambitious Tilapia has named his dad Braimah Kamoko aka Bukom Banku as his idol, mentor and inspiration.

Speaking in an exclusive interview on Omashi TV flagship programme, The Big Fight Night, he also mentioned Tyson Fury as his best boxer outside Ghana and was very sad when he lost for the second time to Oleksandr Usyk.

According to the new kid on the block in Ghana Boxing, he is the best and most popular boxer in Ghana currently and he is destined for greatness.

He thanked his manager, Sharaf Mahama of Ultimate Legacy Rise for his support and motivation.

According to Abu Kamoko he had only four amateur bouts and won a silver medal at the African Games in Accra which was his first international experience.

He noted that it is a family achievement improved as his father won a bronze medal at the same competition in his time.

"I really suffered body pains at the Games and the Congolese who beat me is my toughest opponent " he expressed.

He revealed that moving from amateur to the professional ranks is not easy because it needs more training and conditioning from three rounds to twelve.

He thanked Coach Carl Lokko of Bronx Gym for his support and encouragement as well as all his gym mates

He thanked all his fans, the warriors in Bukom and advised them to behave and show respect any time they come to the Bukom Boxing Arena to watch boxing to entertainment themselves and not to create problems.

Abu who attended Afadzato Senior Technical School at Hohoe in the Volta Region hinted that he is bidding his time to become very famous in world boxing.

He named five boxers on the local scene who he will love to fight, they are Akoto, Clinton,  Haruna, Kamaradeen and Bazooka who are all in his weight class.

Award winning matchmaker, Yussif Mubarak Nii Armah Nanor who was at the studio promised to match him against any of the mentioned opponents.

Abu Kamoko disclosed that his best dish at home is rice and pepper, however when he goes out he does not miss his banku and tilapia, while Shatta Wale is his best musician.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

Mr. Shaaban Mohammed Secretary General of the Ghana Cycling Association believes Ghana can be represented in Cycling at the next Olympic Games in 2028 in the USA.

Speaking to Yours Truly in an exclusive interview at the Ghana Olympic Committee (G secretariat where he is Operations Manager. he said if the nation organises and plan well ahead from now, they can make it.

He disclosed advanced plans and support from an organisation in the US which is preparing to train Ghanaian cycling prospects .

According to Mohammed, Ghana must also try to bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and make useful the sporting facilities built for the 2023 African Games.

He expressed the vast advantages in hosting international games as Ghana reaped some positives for hosting the continent.

He noted that the Commonwealth Games is bigger, however it is possible if there is good organisation.

He also touched on expectations of the new sports minister. hoping he or she must be a sports person who had participated and experienced sports as well as possess leadership and managerial skills.

He was happy the NDC party won the elections and interactions with Prof. Joshua Alabi. the campaign manager of HE John Dramani Mahama is that they will listen and do what the people want.

He said 2024 was exciting and rewarding because the Cycling Association staged some important races like the Tour du Ghana and other competitions for the youth and students.

"Next year is going to be busy because we are starting our preparations for the Commonwealth and Olympic Games in 2026 and 2028 respectively" he said.

He appealed to the incoming government to pay attention to sports like Cycling which has many benefits.

Shaaban Mohammed wished all cyclists, cycling fans and their executives as well as officials an eventful and successful new year.

By Sammy Heywood Okine                                        

Results of the 2024 Boxing Ghana Awards have been announced on Boxing Day December 26 with Joseph Commey aka ‘Jaguar’ raking the highest votes to win the Boxing Personality of the Year Award

He also had most votes in the Elite Amateur Boxer of the Year and Fight of the Year.

Juvenile Amateur Boxer of the Year category went to Mathias Ashitey while Prince ‘The Buzz’ Larbie won Best Juvenile Boxer.

The Professional Boxer of the Year was picked by Stanley Nyantekyi aka ‘Ashanti Warrior’ as Best Female Boxer went to Abigail Quartey while Blessing Larteley Lartey took the Female Juvenile Best Boxer.

Theophilus Allotey was adjudged the Best Dressed Boxer in addition to Boxing For Good Award.

Bronx Boxing Club took the Best Boxing Gym Award with Coach Carl Lokko topping the list of distinguished trainers.

Best Card Girl was taken by Jacqueline Onasis Manteaw while the Best Ring Announcer went to Sam Nana Gold Amoah.

Ace Sports Journalist, Sammy Heywood Okine won the Best Boxing Writer missing the Boxing Media Personality which went to Mohammed Agyeman Jr. of IboxTV fame who also took the Photographer of the Year.

The Legacy Achievers were David Kotey Poison, Lawyer Peter Zwennes, Alex Ntiamoah Boakye and  Dr. Ofori Asare.

The Best Boxing Fan was shared by Alhaji Dauda Fuseni, Sammy Anim Addo and Gordon Frimpong aka Osibor who won Manager of the Year.

The Best Boxing Television Station went to Max TV, as Bernard Tetteh Nartey won the Best Amateur Referee Judge award.

The Best Professional Boxing Referee of the Year went to Nathaniel Kotey Neequaye and Yussif Nanor Mubarak took the Best Matchmaker Award.

Box Office was adjudged the Best Promotions of the Year and Greater Accra won the Best Region involved in boxing organisation and activities.

In all 30 categories were honoured in the much patronised competition.

Due to the massive interest the Boxing Ghana Awards has gathered, a number of companies and individuals have promised to support in rewarding the winners.

Mr. Sammy Ofosuhene, CEO and Editor of Boxing Ghana expressed his surprise at the massive turn out of voters and interest in boxing activities in the last season. The USA based sports journalist congratulated all contributors, nominees and winners.

By Sammy Heywood Okine

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President of the African Paralympic Committee (AfPC), Mr. Samson Deen, has sent season greetings to the entire Paralympic fraternity. In a letter, the president acknowledged the journey and the growth made by the organization in 2024.

He also expressed his gratitude to the Paralympic family for their continued dedication while also predicting the approaching year to be an even more successful one.

Samson Deen wrote in the letter:    

“Dear Paralympic Family,

The year 2024 has been remarkable, characterized by mixed feelings - excitement and anxiety; notwithstanding, we have every cause to be grateful to God for how far he has brought us. I sincerely appreciate your selfless support and devotion to the cause of our continent.

The events at the Paris 2024 Paralympics are unforgettable. The demonstrable friendship at the September 3 Dinner and Gala Night event, coupled with the grand performance and podium achievements of our athletes at the Paris 2024 Games, are not only remarkable and cannot be overlooked but also worthy of celebrating. For this, the AfPC Board salutes you, our committed and dedicated headship, as well as our gallant athletes, for making Africa proud.

The new season, 2025, will be characterized by many activities, namely the President's Zonal visits and engagements, the IPC General Assembly, and the AfPC General Assembly (GA).

As we celebrate this year's achievements, let's prepare for the exciting and glorious new year. With devotion, unity, and understanding, we shall surmount any unexpected challenges.

On behalf of the AfPC Board, I wish you the best season and God's blessings.”

Source NPC Ghana

CEO of Wendy Foundation has commended and congratulated Mr. Sharaf Mahama for his contribution to sports, especially boxing.

Ms. Wendy Naa Deide Sampah who was at the Ultimate Legacy Rise Fight Night said the event was just fantastic and splendid. She hailed all the boxers who appeared on the bill and put up great performances.

She named Bukom Tilapia Abu Kamoko, Ashanti Warrior Stanley Nyantekyi, Ring Warrior Samuel Takyi and others as future champions and the idea to prepare future world champions is a good one.

Ms. Wendy Naa Deide Sampah whose  Foundation has been presenting food items, toiletries, soft drinks, water and clothes to the deprived urged Ghanaians to create the habit of giving to enjoy God’s rewards.

"As part of our humanitarian responsibility we believe the government cannot do it alone so therefore we had individuals or organizations list help. I thank God for using me as a blessing to others” she said.

Ms. Wendy Naa Deide Sampah is a strong member of the NDC appealed to Ghanaians to support the government to build a better nation.

She is also a sports producer with HSTV and AndygloTV. She is a WISA Award winner in 2024.

By Sammy Heywood Okine