File photo from the 2024 Independence Day Armwrestling challenge
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation is gearing up to host its annual Independence Day Armwrestling Challenge, tagged “Battle for Independence,” on March 7, 2025, in Accra.
The event promises to be an electrifying display of strength, skill, and patriotism as Ghana’s top armwrestlers face off against their counterparts from neighboring countries in a battle for supremacy.
The tournament will feature various weight categories, with athletes competing for medals, prizes, and ultimate bragging rights.
This year’s Independence Day Armwrestling Challenge will welcome guest pullers from Nigeria, Benin, and Togo, adding an international flavor to the competition. The foreign athletes will compete alongside their Ghanaian counterparts, making for a thrilling and unpredictable showdown.
In a major coup, the Ghana Armwrestling Federation has confirmed a star-studded lineup of Ghana’s best armwrestlers, including Africa’s best female armwrestler, Grace Minta, who will take on the top female competitors from Ghana and West Africa.
Other notable athletes set to compete include Mabel Yeboah, a rising star in Ghanaian armwrestling; Daniel Acquah, a seasoned armwrestler known for delivering thrilling matches; Henry Otoo, a dominant force in Ghanaian armwrestling; and Prince Affum, a fan favorite renowned for his incredible strength and technique.
Also on the bill is Charles Osei Asibey Jnr., son of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation President, who will be looking to make a name for himself in the sport, alongside Afia Kumah, a formidable armwrestler from the Ghana Police Service, and Issah Kunya, a top competitor from the 3C Club.
Meanwhile, Nigeria will be represented by a strong contingent of armwrestlers, including Sarah Matthews, Blessing Ogunbure, Olubisi Oyewusi, Mausi Zanu, Aniedu Godwin, and Chinedu Isama.
Benin will also send a talented team of armwrestlers, featuring African Games double-gold medalists Marie Rose Laleye, Sébastien Kpaloko, and Marcel Vitchoedo.
Togo’s team will be led by Amou Amouzou Honoré and Tchagbeleou Razak, adding to the high level of competition.
Ghana Armwrestling Federation President Charles Osei Asibey has assured fans that “this year’s Independence Armwrestling Challenge is going to be bigger and better than previous editions. We have a strong lineup of athletes, both local and international, and we’re expecting a thrilling competition that will showcase the best of West African armwrestling.”
The “Battle for Independence” Armwrestling Challenge will be broadcast live on TV, bringing the excitement and drama of the competition to living rooms across the country.
Organized by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, the tournament is part of Ghana’s Independence Day celebrations and promises to be an unforgettable experience for sports fans and patriots alike. Get ready for the ultimate showdown in Ghanaian armwrestling!
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