Ghana Armwrestling Federation names squad for World Championship in India

The Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) has officially unveiled its national squad for the upcoming World Armwrestling Championship, scheduled to be held in New Delhi, India. The selection features a lineup of the country's most accomplished pullers who have consistently demonstrated excellence on both continental and international stages. This announcement marks a critical milestone in the federation's preparations as it seeks to maintain Ghana’s rising profile in the global armwrestling community.

The squad is led by several decorated athletes, including Mabel Yeboah, Blessed Abeka Nunoo, and Grace Minta. These individuals have been instrumental in Ghana's recent successes and are expected to spearhead the nation's quest for medals in New Delhi. Their inclusion in the final roster is seen as a strategic move to ensure that the Black Arms, as the national team is known, remains competitive against the world's elite pullers during the tournament, which is slated to run from October 26 to November 7, 2026.

Despite the high level of talent and readiness within the team, the federation has highlighted significant logistical hurdles, particularly regarding travel and accommodation. GAF is currently appealing to the government, corporate Ghana, and individual sports enthusiasts for financial assistance to facilitate the team's participation. The federation emphasized that without adequate funding, the hard-earned qualification and training of these elite athletes might be compromised, potentially resulting in a missed opportunity to showcase Ghanaian talent on a global platform.

As the championship draws closer, the GAF remains optimistic that stakeholders will respond to the call for support to ensure the team can travel in full capacity. The success of the armwrestling team has become a point of national pride following dominant performances in African circuits, and the federation views the World Championship as the ultimate proving ground. The upcoming months will be crucial as the athletes balance intensive training sessions with the necessary fundraising efforts required to secure their journey to India.