The Ghana Armwrestling Federation's dream of having a state-of-the-art training centre and office for Africa Armwrestling is finally within reach.

In a historic meeting at the Jubilee House, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting the growth of armwrestling in Ghana and Africa.

He tasked the Sports Minister with providing every necessary support to the Armwrestling Federation, as they have worked hard to raise the flag of Ghana high.

The Minister of Youth and Sports, Mustapha Ussif, in response, announced plans to establish a state-of-the-art training centre and office for the Africa Armwrestling Federation.

"We're committed to supporting the sport's development because armwrestling has shown tremendous growth and potential in Africa and beyond, which has also greatly impacted Ghana’s performance at the recently concluded African Games," Minister Ussif said.

“I have already directed the National Sports Authority to provide armwrestling with a space for the office of the confederation, and regarding the training centre, we will make the Borteyman Sports Complex available to Ghana Armwrestling and all federations that need the facility for training or hosting national and international competitions,” he further stated.

The Minister also mentioned that under his leadership, three Ghanaians have ascended to positions of continental leadership: Mr. Herbert Mensah of Rugby Africa, Mr. Samson Deen of the Africa Paralympic Committee, and Mr. Charles Osei Asibey of the Africa Armwrestling Federation.

He also challenged the Ghana Armwrestling President to use his influence on the global stage to ensure a swift transition toward making armwrestling an Olympic sport.

President of the Ghana and Africa Armwrestling Federation, Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, said, “This is a game-changer for armwrestling in Ghana and Africa; we'll work tirelessly to ensure the sport's continued growth."

President Osei Asibey expressed gratitude for the government's assurances, highlighting the federation's achievements, including a total international medal haul of 350.