The National Armwrestling Team, the Golden Arms, has paid a courtesy call on Ghana’s High Commissioner to India, His Excellency Professor Kwasi Obiri-Danso, at the Ghana High Commission in New Delhi.
The visit formed part of the team’s official engagements ahead of Ghana’s participation in the 2026 World Armwrestling Championship, which is being staged in New Delhi, India.
The delegation briefed the High Commissioner on Ghana’s preparations, participation and ambitions for the global showpiece, where the Golden Arms are expected to compete against top armwrestling nations from across the world.
Welcoming the team, H.E. Prof. Obiri-Danso commended the Golden Arms for their consistent exploits and for raising the flag of Ghana high on the continental and international stage. He noted that armwrestling has become one of Ghana’s most successful emerging sports disciplines and assured the team of his personal support.
“I am proud of the exploits by the Golden Arms. You have made Ghana proud in Africa and beyond. I will personally be your cheerleader during the championship in India,” he said.
He pledged the High Commission’s full support to ensure a successful campaign for Team Ghana.
Also present at the meeting were Group Captain Arko Dadzie, Defence Advisor at the High Commission, Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum, former Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports, Hon. Joseph Cudjoe, former Minister for Public Enterprises, and other dignitaries.
The President of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation and Vice President of the Africa Armwrestling Federation, Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, thanked the High Commissioner for his warm reception and pledged the team’s commitment to win medals for Ghana.
