The Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA) is gearing up for a historic entry into the 13th Africa Games scheduled to take place from March 08 to 24, 2024, in Accra. As the continent eagerly anticipates this sporting extravaganza, numerous countries, including the host nation Ghana, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Egypt, Madagascar, Mauritius, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, South Africa, and Togo, have confirmed their participation in the Armwrestling competition.

The excitement is palpable as the Armwrestling community looks forward to a world-class event, building on the success of the 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship held in June 2023, which served as the qualifying event for the Africa Games. Armwrestling, deeply rooted in tradition and widely accessible, has gained prominence as a leading sport on the continent, thanks to significant investments led by President Charles.

The Africa Games Armwrestling competition is slated to unfold at the Cedi Hall, University of Ghana, Legon, from March 13th to 16th, 2024. Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), expressed his excitement at the sport’s rapid growth in Africa, acknowledging the hard work of the team in establishing Armwrestling as a competitive discipline at the Africa Games.

President Charles praised the support from the Ghanaian Government, Ministry of Youth & Sports, the Local Organizing Committee, Association of Africa Sports Confederation, Africa Union Sports Council, and others. He assured that thorough preparations are in progress to ensure a warm welcome and high-level sports performance for athletes, officials, and stakeholders during the games.

“Our vision is to make Armwrestling the sport of choice by encouraging participation and enhancing development on the continent. We are making progress as we pave the way for Armwrestling to feature prominently in the Africa Games,” he emphasized.

Mr. Osei Asibey expressed optimism for a successful event that would solidify Armwrestling as a permanent fixture in the Africa Games. He called on all stakeholders to actively promote the sport and attract sponsorship. The competition will feature athletes competing in various weight categories for both men and women, ranging from 55kg to over 100kg, reflecting the inclusive and diverse nature of the sport.