Ghana’s Golden Arms Head to World Armwrestling Championship as Nairobi Bids for Historic 2029 World Athletics Hosting Rights

Ghana's national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, is set to represent the nation on the global stage at the upcoming World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India. Scheduled to take place from October 26 to November 7, 2026, the tournament is expected to draw approximately 1,500 elite armwrestlers from across the globe. This significant competitive opportunity for the Golden Arms underscores the growing profile of specialized sports in Ghana and provides a platform for the team to challenge the world's best under the auspices of the World Armwrestling Federation. On the continental front, Nairobi has officially submitted a landmark bid to host the 2029 World Athletics Championships. If successful, the Kenyan capital would become the first African city to host the prestigious event, marking a transformative moment for sports on the continent. Nairobi faces stiff competition from major European hubs, including London, Rome, and Munich. However, the Kenyan government has pledged full support for the bid, citing the city's successful history of hosting international events such as the 2007 World Cross Country Championships and the 2021 World Under-20 Championships. The final host city announcement is expected from World Athletics this September. In the world of club football, Spain’s LALIGA has officially kicked off its 2026/27 season with the launch of the 'Welcome to our Fútbol' campaign. Following a highly successful FIFA World Cup, the league is highlighting its dominant position in global football, noting that 24 players featured in the World Cup final were rostered by LALIGA clubs. This season’s matches will feature the new PUMA STELLAR NITRO official match ball, as the league seeks to build on the momentum of the summer's international successes. Together, these developments highlight a busy and ambitious period for international sports. From Ghana's quest for armwrestling glory in India to Kenya's pursuit of a historic athletics milestone, African nations continue to assert their influence on the world stage. As global leagues like LALIGA return to action, the sports world remains focused on both traditional powerhouses and the emerging talent and hosting capabilities within the African continent.