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SUMMARY:africa armwrestling championships - Nigeria crowned African champions for 2025
DESCRIPTION:Team Nigeria has been crowned champions of Africa at the 14th Africa Armwrestling Championship in Abuja\, Nigeria at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium.  \nThe championship drew participation from over 20 African nations\, with Team Nigeria emerging overall champions after winning 28 gold\, 35 silver\, and 38 bronze medals across male\, female\, and para categories.  \nNigeria fielded its largest-ever squad of 172 athletes\, dominating the left-hand category on the opening day with 24 gold\, 19 silver\, and 19 bronze medals as Ghana and Benin followed in 2nd and 3rd positions respectively. \nThe Abuja championship was widely praised for its high energy\, crowd turnout\, and improved organizational standards\, setting the stage for Accra 2026. Member nations including Nigeria\, Ghana\, Cameroon\, and Benin Republic are now expected to battle fiercely in Accra as the competition doubles as the pathway to the 2027 African Games.
URL:https://africaarmwrestling.com/event/11th-african-armwrestling-championship-in-lagos-nigeria/
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SUMMARY:2026 africa armwrestling championship - Ghana named as host
DESCRIPTION:The Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) has announced that Ghana will host the 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship from April 29 to May 3\, 2026\, in Accra. \nThe championship\, which moved from its traditional July date\, will serve as the qualifier for the 2027 African Games armwrestling competition. \nAFA Secretary\, Julien Boumsong confirmed the decision and urged all member countries to begin preparing their teams for the continental showdown. \nCharles Osei Asibey\, President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation\, President of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa\, and Vice President of the World Armwrestling Federation\, assured stakeholders of an exceptional tournament\, saying: “We are doing everything possible to make sure this championship will be a very wonderful event. As hosts\, Ghana is ready to showcase not only its organizational capacity but also the best of African Armwrestling to the world.” \nDetails on registration\, competition rules\, and accommodation for the 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship will be announced in the coming weeks.
URL:https://africaarmwrestling.com/event/afa-elects-charles-osei-asibey-as-president/
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SUMMARY:ARMWRESTLING INCLUDED IN THE 2023 AFRICA GAMES SPORTS CODE
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URL:https://africaarmwrestling.com/event/armwrestling-included-in-the-2023-africa-games-sports-code/
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SUMMARY:AFA President Charles Osei Asibey re-elected Vice President of World Armwrestling
DESCRIPTION:President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation and Africa Armwrestling\, Mr Charles Osei Asibey\, has been re-elected Vice President of the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) at its 47th Congress in Albena\, Bulgaria. His renewed mandate will run until 2029. \nThe congress unanimously endorsed Mr Osei Asibey’s nomination\, recognising his exceptional leadership\, tireless dedication\, and growing global influence in the sport. \n“I am giddy\, elated\, and poised to further influence the development and promotion of armwrestling to new heights\, leveraging my network to drive growth\, innovation\, and excellence in the sport\,” Mr Osei Asibey said after his re-election. \nHis journey to international prominence has been marked by perseverance and vision. In 2022\, he was elected President of Africa Armwrestling and joined the World Armwrestling board\, roles through which he has helped secure armwrestling’s inclusion in the African Games and driven its expansion across the continent. \nAs Vice President of WAF\, he will continue working with the President and other executives to promote the sport globally\, with a focus on boosting participation\, improving competition standards\, and driving innovation. \nMr Osei Asibey’s re-election positions Ghana as a key player in the international armwrestling community and underscores the country’s rising influence in global sport.
URL:https://africaarmwrestling.com/event/nigeria-to-host-2025-africa-armwrestling-championship-in-abuja/
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