The Chairperson of the 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Maame Efua Houadjeto, says organisers are ready to host the event that would assemble the finest pullers across the continent.
“We are fully prepared to host a world-class championship that reflects the hospitality of Ghana. By bringing the continent to Accra, including our brothers from Egypt, Nigeria, and the rising stars from Benin and Mauritius, we are demonstrating that Africa is stronger when we lock hands,” she stated.
She gave the assurance in a statement issued by the LOC in Accra, on Sunday.
The championship is under the theme: ‘Pulling Africa Together,’ reflecting a call for continental development and peace.
The competition slated for the Borteyman Sports Complex on May 1-2 would attract about 350 pullers representing 21 national teams from across the continent.
Those that excel would not just secure continental glory but earn ranking points and qualification to the 2027 African Games.
Traditional powerhouses such as Egypt, Mali, Nigeria and South Africa have already confirmed their participation and named their full squads, signalling intentions to dominate the podium.
Ms Houadjeto hinted that this year’s edition would feature new delegations from Benin, Mauritius, Cameroon, Central Africa Republic, Kenya, Eswatini, Burundi, Niger, Senegal, Cote d’Ivoire and Togo.
The arrival of South Africa and Benin in particular, adds a fresh competitive edge to the southern and West Africa representation of the tournament.
But Team Ghana, ‘Golden Arms’ would leverage home-court advantage against the technical prowess of the Egyptians and the raw power of the Nigerians.
According to Ms Houadjeto, the event serves as a platform to bridge cultural gaps and strengthen the bond between African nations through fair play.
The President of the Ghana and Africa Armwrestling, Mr Charles Osei Asibey, has commended the various partners, especially the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, Ghana Olympic Committee, National Sports Authority, National Petroleum Authority, National Health Insurance Authority, Bethel Logistics, Verna Water, Kofikrom Pharmacy Limited and Stanbic Bank.
Other partners include Kofata Motors, Royal Dach Pharmacy, IMAH Hospital, Event Factory, Awards Centre, Accra Metropolitan Assembly and the Ghana Tourism Authority.
Mr Asibey noted that the Borteyman complex has been fitted with international-standard Armwrestling tables and electronic systems to ensure a seamless experience.
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the championship, Mr Kenneth Odeng Adade, indicated that security and medical protocols have also been heightened to accommodate the influx of international visitors and fans.
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