The 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship ended in spectacular fashion in Accra as athletes from across the continent displayed strength, unity, sportsmanship and exceptional talent at the Borteyman Sports Complex.
The championship, held under the theme “Pulling Africa Together,” brought together over 450 athletes and officials from 22 African countries, making it one of the biggest and most successful editions of the continental competition. Participating nations included Ghana, Nigeria, Benin, South Africa, Egypt, Cameroon, Kenya, Togo, Burkina Faso, Mali, Senegal, Côte d’Ivoire, Niger, Chad, Guinea, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Mauritius, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco and DR Congo.
From the opening ceremony to the final bout, the championship lived up to expectations with thrilling contests, electrifying atmosphere and remarkable displays of skill and endurance from participating athletes.
Host nation Ghana, competing as the Golden Arms, thrilled home fans with outstanding performances against some of Africa’s strongest armwrestling nations including Nigeria, Benin, South Africa and Egypt.
The event also highlighted the rapid growth of armwrestling across Africa as countries demonstrated improved techniques, discipline and professionalism throughout the competition.
President of the Africa Armwrestling Federation, Charles Osei Asibey, praised the participating nations for exhibiting high standards and unity.
According to him, the championship was not only about medals but also about strengthening friendship, fostering continental integration and promoting African excellence through sports.
“Africa has truly shown class in Accra. The level of competition, discipline and unity displayed by all participating countries has been exceptional. This championship has once again proven that African armwrestling continues to grow from strength to strength,” he stated.
He further explained the federation’s vision of “Pulling Africa Together,” describing it as a movement that uses armwrestling as a tool to unite the continent beyond borders, language and culture.
“Pulling Africa Together means bringing the youth and people of Africa onto one platform through sports. Armwrestling is creating friendships, promoting peace, encouraging cultural exchange and giving young athletes opportunities to dream big and succeed. Through this sport, we are building stronger bonds among African nations and projecting a united Africa to the world,” he added.
The Golden Arms of Ghana emerged overall champions after an impressive medal haul of 168 medals made up of 71 gold, 63 silver and 34 bronze medals. Benin placed second with 79 medals while South Africa finished third. Nigeria also put up a strong performance to finish among the top nations.
Medal Table
Position Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
1 Ghana 71 63 34 168
2 Benin 23 28 27 78
3 South Africa 16 5 4 25
4 Nigeria 15 9 16 40
The championship also served as a platform to promote tourism and Ghanaian culture, with visiting teams enjoying cultural displays, local cuisine and tours of some of Accra’s popular attractions.
Fans who thronged the venue over the competition period were treated to exciting battles, dramatic comebacks and unforgettable moments as athletes battled fiercely for continental glory.
Several dignitaries, sports administrators and corporate representatives who attended the championship commended the Local Organising Committee for delivering a world-class event.
The successful hosting of the competition has further cemented Ghana’s reputation as one of Africa’s preferred destinations for major international sporting events.
As curtains fell on the championship, participating countries departed Accra with memorable experiences, new friendships and renewed determination to continue developing the sport across the continent.
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