Armwrestling: Ghana wins four golds and four silvers
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Ghanaian Times
Ghana won four gold and four silver medals at the World Armwrestling Championships in India. The Ghanaian delegation, led by Charles Osei Asibey, was received by Minister Kofi Adams, who plans a ceremony to honour the athletes, according to the Ghanaian Times.
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) announced a haul of four gold and four silver medals at the World Armwrestling Championships held in India, eight medals in total. GAF president Charles Osei Asibey led the delegation received on Monday by the Minister of Sports and Recreation, Kofi Adams, reports the Ghanaian Times.
Among the juniors, Mabel Yeboah and Blessed Abeka Nunoo won gold in their respective left-arm categories and became world champions. In the Masters category, Dodzi Asinu won silver in the men’s 110kg right-arm category, while Grace Minta won two silver medals in the women’s 80kg category, in both left and right arm, according to the Ghanaian Times.
Florence Boakye Mensah also won silver in the women’s over-80kg left-arm category. Kofi Adams announced a ceremony to honour members of the national team, known as the Golden Arms, for their performances.
