Ghana’s Golden Arms Win Eight Medals at 2026 World Armwrestling Championships
Ghana’s national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, has delivered an impressive performance at the 2026 World Armwrestling Championships in New Delhi, India, winning eight medals as the competition continues.
The team has secured two gold medals and six silver medals, giving Ghana another reason to celebrate its growing presence in international sports.
The achievement has attracted attention at home, with Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang congratulating the athletes and encouraging them to remain focused as they compete in the remaining events.
Mabel Yeboah and Blessed Abeka Nunoo lead Ghana’s gold-medal success.
Two Ghanaian athletes have already reached the top of the podium.
Mabel Yeboah and Blessed Abeka Nunoo won gold medals in their respective youth left-arm categories. Their performances placed Ghana among the medal-winning nations at the championship.
Winning at a world championship requires strength, preparation, technique and mental discipline. The two athletes have shown that Ghanaian competitors can perform at a high level against international opposition.
Their achievements also provide encouragement for young people who want to pursue sports beyond football and athletics.
Six silver medals add to Ghana’s medal haul.
Ghana’s medal success extends beyond the two gold-winning performances.
Grace Minta secured two silver medals in the Masters Women’s 80 kg left-arm and right-arm events.
Florence Boakye Mensah also won silver in the Masters Women’s over-80kg left-arm category. Dodzi Asinu added another silver medal in the Masters Men’s 110kg right-arm event.
These results reflect the contribution of athletes across different age groups and weight divisions.
The Golden Arms have therefore demonstrated that armwrestling offers opportunities for competitors at different stages of their sporting careers.
The vice president congratulates the Golden Arms.
Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang praised the team following its medal-winning performances.
She congratulated the athletes and recognised the work of the coaches and technical team. She also urged the competitors to stay determined as the championship progresses.
The recognition matters because athletes need more than training facilities and competition opportunities. They also need support, encouragement and proper structures that help them prepare for major international events.
Ghana’s sporting authorities and private partners can build on this achievement by supporting athlete development, coaching and access to international competitions.
What the medal success means for Ghanaian sports
Football receives much of Ghana’s sporting attention, but the Golden Arms have shown why the country should continue investing in other disciplines.
Armwrestling can attract young athletes who enjoy strength-based competition. It can also provide a pathway for people who may not have the opportunity to compete in traditional team sports.
The latest results could encourage schools, sports clubs and community organisations to introduce more young people to the discipline.
However, long-term progress requires consistent preparation. Athletes need access to qualified coaches, safe training facilities, medical support and regular competitions.
Ghana must also create a clear development pathway that helps promising athletes move from grassroots competitions to national teams.
The championship campaign is not over.
The Ghanaian team is expected to compete in additional right-arm and senior events before the championship concludes.
That means the Golden Arms still have an opportunity to increase the country’s medal tally.
The team will need to maintain its concentration and preparation as it faces more international competitors.
Supporters should celebrate the medals already won while following the remaining events for further results.
Ghana deserves to celebrate its sporting heroes.
The Golden Arms have delivered a strong message about the depth of Ghanaian sporting talent.
Their eight medals show what commitment, preparation and teamwork can achieve. Mabel Yeboah, Blessed Abeka Nunoo, Grace Minta, Florence Boakye Mensah and Dodzi Asinu has all contributed to a memorable campaign.
Ghana should use this achievement to strengthen support for arm wrestling and other sports that receive less media attention.
The next step is to turn this success into a lasting development programme for young athletes.
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