Armwrestling: Africa's best pullers converge in Accra for a Super Showdown

Africa's best pullers have begun arriving for the high-stakes 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship on May 1 & 2 in Accra, Ghana. About 350 pullers representing 21 national teams from across the continent are participating. The event will be held at the Borteyman Sports Complex.

The championship is being held under the theme "Pulling Africa Together," emphasizing the role of sports in fostering regional integration and unity among member states. Traditional powerhouses such as Egypt, Mali, Nigeria and South Africa have already named their full squads. Strong delegations from Benin, Mauritius, Cameroon, Central Africa, Kenya, Eswatini, Burundi, Niger, Senegal, Cote D'Ivoire, and Togo will arrive in town. Chairperson of the Local Organising Committee (LOC), Maame Efua Houadjeto, has expressed readiness for the showdown, saying "We are fully prepared to host a world-class championship that reflects the hospitality of Ghana. By bringing the continent to Accra, including our brothers from Egypt, Nigeria, and the rising stars from Benin and Mauritius, we are demonstrating that Africa is stronger when we lock hands. The theme 'Pulling Africa Together' is a call for continental development and peace. We are ready to show that Ghana remains the heartbeat of African sports and the best in hospitality."

The event brings together the continent's most elite pullers in a bid to secure continental glory, ranking points and most importantly, a qualification to the 2027 African Games. President of Ghana and Africa Armwrestling, President Osei Asibey has commended various partners especially the Ministry of Sports & Recreation, Ghana Olympic Committee, National Sports Authority, National Petroleum Authority, National Health Insurance Authority, Bethel Logistics, Verna Water, Kofikrom Pharmacy Limited, Stanbic Bank, Kofata Motors, Royal Dach Pharmacy, IMAH Hospital, Event Factory, Awards