On Friday, June 23, at the GNAT Hall in Accra, the 12th Africa Armwrestling Championship got under way, with host nation Ghana off to a strong start.
Ghana leads the medal standings with a fantastic total of 62 medals after the first day of fierce action.
This remarkable collection consists of 19 bronze, 26 silver, and 17 gold medals.
Ghana's team, the "Golden Arms," faces tough competition from other countries competing for first place.
In the top four of the medal standings after the first day of action, Egypt, Nigeria, and Mali have all made their presences known.
The three-day Africa Armwrestling Championship will last through Sunday, June 25, 2023.
For the eagerly awaited 2023 Africa Games and the World Combat Games, which will be held in Saudi Arabia, the championship acts as a qualification event.
Following the success of the 2018 edition, Ghana has the honor of hosting the Africa Armwrestling Championship for a second time.