Ghana’s national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, returned from Abuja, Nigeria, with an impressive medal haul, once again asserting their dominance on the international stage.
The 24-member contingent—comprising both men and women drawn largely from the nation’s security services—paid a courtesy call on the Minister for Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, to express their appreciation and advocate for stronger institutional support to grow the sport locally.
Before the championship, the team underwent months of rigorous training and benefited from key sponsorship and logistical support championed by the Minister.
Their stellar performance earned them 24 Gold medals, 9 Silver medals, 20 Bronze medals and one prestigious team trophy
This latest success pushes Ghana’s all-time international armwrestling medal tally to 405 since 2007—an extraordinary achievement that highlights both the sport’s rising profile and the team’s consistency on the global stage.
During their visit, the team showcased their medals and renewed their call for a national training centre to help nurture future talents.
They also appealed to the Ministry to facilitate high-level engagements with Parliament and the Presidency to secure long-term investment and policy support for the sport.
Kofi Adams, while applauding the team’s achievements, commended the Armwrestling Federation for its long-term investment in grassroots development and praised the discipline and dedication of the athletes.
He reiterated the government’s commitment to integrating sports talents into the country’s security services, aligning with recent presidential initiatives to create employment through sports.
Though Ghana faced initial entry challenges that delayed the team’s participation in the Abuja competition, the Minister assured that steps are being taken to prevent such administrative setbacks in future tournaments.
He further urged corporate Ghana to recognise the potential of armwrestling and invest in its growth, stating that sponsorship and partnerships are critical to sustaining sports federations.
Looking ahead, Adams reaffirmed Ghana’s commitment to competing in the 2027 Africa Games in Egypt, promising full Ministry support for the Golden Arms in their preparations.
He also revealed plans to establish a dedicated national training facility to groom the next generation of armwrestling champions.
With consistent government backing, private sector support, and a growing grassroots movement, Ghana’s armwrestling journey continues to inspire—driven by strength, unity, and national pride.
