Mr Kofi Iddie Adams, Minister for Sports and Recreation, has praised the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) for its exceptional leadership and consistent results.
He said the federation had demonstrated quality leadership which had been instrumental in the promotion and development of the sports since its recognition in 2026 by the National Sports Authority (NSA).
The minister made these remarks when the leadership of Ghana Armwrestling led by President Charles Osei Asibey called on him to congratulate and welcome him to his new role.
He attributed the federation’s success to their strategic planning, effective management, and collaboration with stakeholders.
The minister was particularly amazed by how fast the sport had grown since 2016, especially with regards to how Ghanaians have moved to serve on the continent and global stage.
“I am impressed by the progress made by the GAF, and I must say that I am amazed by how quickly the sport has grown, especially in terms of Ghanaian representation on the continent and globally,” he said.
The minister also emphasized that every competitive sport was recreational and called on the GAF to support the ministry’s recreational agenda and this alignment, according to him will further boost the sport’s growth and development in Ghana.
Mr Adams assured GAF of his ministry’s fullest support to continue exceling internationally, particularly as the country prepares for the 2027 African Games. He indicated that with the right support, Armwrestling has the potential to be a powerhouse for Ghana in international sports.
The meeting also touched on athlete welfare, talent identification, and coaching development, with the federation raising concerns about the need for better opportunities for their athletes, including employment in the security services.
The Minister acknowledged these concerns and emphasized the need for a structured approach to supporting sports with high medal potential.
“The Ministry is working on classifying sports federations to ensure that those bringing in medals and international recognition receive the necessary resources. Armwrestling has already shown what it can do, and you deserve every bit of support,” he assured.
Charles Osei Asibey, President of the federation, welcomed the minister and assured him of the maximum cooperation to succeed.
He also invited the Minister to the upcoming Independence Armwrestling Championship on March 15, a celebration of the sport’s success and its role in Ghana’s growing sports industry.
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