Vice President Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has praised Ghana’s national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, for their impressive display at the ongoing 2026 World Armwrestling Championships in New Delhi, India.
The Golden Arms have won eight medals at the championships, comprising two gold and six silver medals.
In a social media post, the Vice President congratulated the team on their medal-winning performances and urged them to remain focused as the championship continues.
“Once again, the Ghana Golden Arms have demonstrated the immense talent our athletes possess,” she wrote.
Prof. Opoku-Agyemang extended special congratulations to world champions Mabel Yeboah and Blessed Abeka Nunoo, who won gold medals in their respective left-arm youth categories.
She also commended Grace Minta, who secured two silver medals in the Master’s Women’s 80kg left-arm and right-arm events, as well as Florence Boakye Mensah and Dodzi Asinu, who each won silver medals in their respective categories.
“I also commend the coaches and the technical team for their hard work. As the championships continue, I encourage our Golden Arms to remain focused and determined to give their very best,” the Vice President added.
Ghana’s medal campaign began in the Masters division, where Grace Minta claimed two silver medals. Florence Boakye Mensah added another silver medal in the Master’s Women’s +80kg left-arm category, while Dodzi Asinu secured silver in the Master’s Men’s 110kg right-arm event.
With eight medals already secured, the Golden Arms are expected to compete in the remaining right-arm and senior events as they seek to add to their medal tally before the championship concludes.
GNA
