Ghana’s national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, have presented their medals from the 2026 World Armwrestling Championship to the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, following their successful campaign in India.
The team secured eight medals four gold and four silver at the championship. Maybelia Yua and Blessed Abbeanu were among the standout performers, winning double gold, while African champion Grace Mintah also contributed to Ghana’s medal haul.
Speaking during the presentation, President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, Kevin Asibey, said the visit was to ensure the athletes received recognition for their achievements.
“They deserve honour, they deserve your commendation. That is why we have called on you to firstly announce the good news to you and also present the medals we have won from them all to you. Honourable Minister, this is why we have called on you.”
Kofi Adams, who received the medals and met with the athletes, said the government was working to improve the wider sports ecosystem while emphasising the need to celebrate achievements and manage disappointments in Ghanaian sports.
“When you do well, you celebrate. Wherever we are to criticise, we will criticise. You already know what exists in our country when it comes to sports.
“Ghana is truly a sports-loving country. And sports generally excites people. Anything that brings excitement can also come with its own disappointments.
“The level at which we celebrate success, we don’t manage disappointments with the same level.”
The Golden Arms’ performance in India marks a significant achievement for Ghanaian armwrestling, with the team returning home with eight medals.
