Ghana's Golden Arms win eight medals at World Armwrestling Championships

Ghana's national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, has achieved a significant milestone at the 2026 World Armwrestling Championships in New Delhi, India. The team secured a total of eight medals, consisting of four gold and four silver, during the initial stages of the global competition. This performance marks a strong start for the Ghanaian contingent as they compete against the world's elite armwrestlers in one of the sport's most prestigious events.

Among the standout performers, Blessed Abeka Nunoo and Mabel Kwabeah Yeboah delivered exceptional displays of strength and technique to clinch gold medals for the country. Their victories were complemented by silver medalists Grace Minta, Florence Boakye Mensah, and Dodzi Asinu, who all reached the finals of their respective categories. To achieve these results, the Ghanaian athletes had to overcome formidable opponents from established armwrestling powerhouses, including Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Turkey, the United States, and Sweden.

Vice-President Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang officially congratulated the team on their impressive haul, praising the athletes for their dedication and talent. In a statement, the Vice-President highlighted the determination shown by the Golden Arms on the international stage, noting that their success brings immense pride to the nation. She specifically acknowledged the individual efforts of both the gold and silver medalists, whose performances have significantly boosted Ghana's profile in the sport.

The 2026 World Armwrestling Championships, which commenced on October 26 and is scheduled to run until November 7, features more than 1,700 participants from over 60 countries. The Golden Arms' current success underscores Ghana's rising reputation in international armwrestling and sets a high standard for the remainder of the tournament. As the competition progresses, the team's early medal count serves as a testament to the growth and development of the sport within the country.