The Independence Armwrestling Challenge in Accra celebrated Ghana’s impressive achievements in armwrestling, where Ghanaian athletes secured multiple medals in key categories. Mr. Kofi Iddie Adams expressed his enthusiasm for the event, which showcased Ghana’s strength, highlighted by significant victories from athletes like Grace Minta and Wisdom Abromekeyi. The Ghana Armwrestling Federation received praise for organizing such a successful competition.
The Independence Armwrestling Challenge, held in Accra, was a remarkable event signaling Ghana’s prowess in armwrestling, where Mr. Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, expressed his excitement over the performances. This event, organized by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, celebrated Ghana’s independence and highlighted the nation’s recent achievement of winning 41 medals at the 2023 African Games.
In the female +80kg category, Grace Minta of Ghana delivered an outstanding performance, securing the gold medal against formidable opponents from Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Her fellow compatriots, Florence Boakye and Afia Kumah, complemented her success by winning silver and bronze medals, respectively, affirming Ghana’s dominance in this category.
Noteworthy performances were also seen in the male divisions. Wisdom Abromekeyi emerged victorious in the 65kg category, outpacing both Daniel Acquah and Benin’s Amoono Stephen to claim the gold medal. Rising star Joshua Yeboah from the Chicken Wing Club exhibited his considerable talent by winning the gold in the 90kg men’s category, decisively defeating well-seasoned competitors from the region.
The event featured numerous dignitaries including Mr. Kofi Adams, Vice President of GAF Dr. Kofi Addo Agyekum, and other prominent figures from the sports community who gathered to celebrate this milestone. The event not only showcased the competitiveness of the athletes but also highlighted the collaborative efforts from various stakeholders in promoting the sport within the region.
Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, expressed satisfaction with the successful execution of the event, acknowledging the growth of armwrestling within Ghana and Africa. He praised the dedication of athletes, coaches, and officials who contributed to the event’s resounding success and commended the GAF and its partners for orchestrating a world-class competition.
The final results were notable: In the 65kg Women’s category, Marie Rose (Benin) took gold, with silver awarded to Adefunke Adeniforo (Nigeria) and bronze to Mabel Yeboah (Ghana). In the 80+kg Women’s category, Ghanaian athletes swept the medals, while in the male 90kg category, Joshua Yeboah emerged victorious. The event encapsulated the competitive spirit of the region and the bright future of Ghanaian armwrestling.
The Independence Armwrestling Challenge was a successful event showcasing top talents from Ghana and neighboring countries, highlighting the nation’s strength in this sport. With outstanding performances across various categories, Ghana secured multiple medals, reinforcing its status in armwrestling. The enthusiastic support from dignitaries and the commendations from officials further emphasize the promising future of the sport in Ghana and Africa.
Original Source: gna.org.gh
