Veep congratulates Golden Arms on World Championships performance

Ghana’s Vice President, Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, has congratulated the national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, following their impressive performance at the ongoing 2026 World Armwrestling Championships in New Delhi, India.

The Ghanaian contingent has so far secured four gold and four silver medals at the competition, which runs from October 26 to November 7, 2026.

In a congratulatory message, the Vice President praised the athletes for showcasing Ghana’s sporting talent on the international stage.

“Once again, the Ghana Golden Arms have demonstrated the immense talent our athletes possess,” she said.

She specifically congratulated Blessed Abeka Nunoo and Mabel Kwabeah Yeboah for their gold medal victories.

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She also commended Grace Minta, who won two silver medals, as well as Florence Boakye Mensah and Dodzi Asinu for their respective silver medal achievements.

The Vice President extended her congratulations to the team’s coaches and technical handlers, acknowledging their contributions to the athletes’ performances.

She urged the Golden Arms to remain focused as the championship progresses, with further opportunities to increase Ghana’s medal tally.

“As the championships continue, I encourage our Golden Arms to remain focused and determined to give their very best,” she added.

Ghana’s latest achievements follow an encouraging opening day, when the team secured four silver medals through Grace Minta, Florence Boakye Mensah and Dodzi Asinu.

Mabel Yeboah and Blessed Abeka Nunoo subsequently won Ghana’s first two gold medals on the second day of competition, claiming victory in their respective left-arm categories.

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