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Ghana’s Armwrestling team to participate in 45th World Armwrestling Championship

Accra, Aug.14, GNA- The National Armwrestling Team, Golden Arms, will represent Ghana at the 2024 World Armwrestling Championship to be held in Chisinau, Moldova from August 15 to 25, 2024.

The team would be represented by double gold medalists and African champions Grace Minta, Edward Yamoah Asamoah, Blessing Abeka Nunoo and Godwin Sackey.

Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President and Founder of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, together with the team would depart on Thursday, August 15.

Speaking to GNA Sports ahead of their departure, Mr Osei Asibey stated that funding was one of the challenges they faced in their preparation for the competition.

“Participating in world events builds capacity and the confidence of our athletes; so in as much as we are disappointed with the numbers, we also take solace in the fact that we will use this championship to give our athletes and officials the needed exposure,” he said.

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