Ghana Armwrestling Federation has won the hosting rights for the 12th African Armwrestling Championship scheduled to take place in Ghana. The event will bring together 19 African countries and is set to take place from June 21 to June 25, 2023, at the GNAT Hall in Accra.
The Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Mr. Evans Bobie Opoku, inaugurated a 13-member Local Organising Committee (LOC) headed by Mr. Mohammed Adjei Sowah, former Mayor of Greater Accra, to oversee the event. Mr. Bobie expressed his confidence in the LOC’s ability to deliver a successful championship and urged them to work tirelessly to prepare well for the competition.
The championship is expected to attract about 2,000 people from across Africa, providing a boost to Ghana’s hospitality industry and economy. Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, president of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation and Armwrestling Federation of Africa, expressed gratitude to stakeholders who have supported the sport’s growth in Ghana and on the continent. He promised that Ghana would come out with flying colours in the forthcoming African Championship, having won 45 medals in the previous edition of the competition.
Professor Peter Twumasi, Director-General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), stated that Armwrestling had made tremendous improvement on the continent despite being one of the youngest growing sports. He added that the 12th Armwrestling Championship was a roadmap to the 13th African Games as Ghana prepares to host over 53 nations next year.
Other members of the LOC include Edwin Amankwah, DCOP Lydia Donkor, Dr Prince Pambo, and Richard Oppong Ansong, among others. The event was graced by the Mayor of Greater Accra, Madam Elizabeth Sackey, Mr. Kofi Addo Agyekum, Vice President of the African Armwrestling Federation, and other dignitaries.
In conclusion, the 12th African Armwrestling Championship will undoubtedly put Ghana on the map as a hub for sports and tourism in Africa, showcasing the country’s hospitality, infrastructure and hosting capabilities to the world.