Team Ghana excelled at the Independence Armwrestling Championship, with Grace Mintah winning gold in the +80kg category. Ghana athletes Florence Boakye and Afia Kumah won silver and bronze respectively. The event celebrated Ghana’s independence and included participation from teams in neighboring countries. Prominent dignitaries attended, and upcoming events include a Kids Armwrestling competition.
Team Ghana excelled at the Independence Armwrestling Championship, with female athlete Grace Mintah delivering an impressive performance. She earned the gold medal in the +80kg category, defeating competitors from Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, while her teammates Florence Boakye and Afia Kumah secured silver and bronze medals respectively, achieving a complete podium sweep for Ghana.
In the women’s 65kg category, the gold medal was won by Marie Rose of Benin, with Nigeria’s Adefunke Adeniforo taking the silver, and Ghana’s Mabel Yeboah winning bronze. Meanwhile, in the 65kg men’s category, Wisdom Abromakyi led Ghana to victory, with Daniel Acquah and Stephen Amoono capturing silver and bronze medals respectively.
Joshua Yeboah also had a remarkable outing in the men’s 90kg category, where he triumphed. He faced competitors like Togolese Abdul Razak, who finished second, and Emmanuel Tuesday, who earned bronze. In the 90+kg men’s category, Team Togo’s Mohammed Ismael showcased his skills to claim the gold medal, outshining Nigeria’s silver medalist, while Ghana’s Atindana Adams finished with bronze.
The championship, organized by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation to celebrate Ghana’s independence, attracted teams from neighboring countries, including Benin, Nigeria, and Togo. The event included distinguished guests such as the Special Guest, Sports Minister Mr. Kofi Iddie Adams, and other prominent dignitaries. Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of both Ghana and Africa Armwrestling, and Vice President of the World Armwrestling Federation, praised the success of the tournament.
As part of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation’s initiative to promote the sport and discover new talent, the Independence Armwrestling Challenge was a significant event. Upcoming, the federation plans to host the Kids Armwrestling event, expected to engage numerous youth participants.
In summary, Team Ghana showcased a remarkable performance at the Independence Armwrestling Championship, achieving unprecedented success across multiple categories. Grace Mintah’s gold medal victory in the +80kg category, along with wins by her teammates, underscores Ghana’s dominance in the competition. The event not only celebrated Ghana’s independence but also highlighted the growing popularity of armwrestling in the country, culminating in exciting future events.
Original Source: ghanaiantimes.com.gh
