Sports Minister meets World Armwrestling Champion Grace Minta

Accra, Ghana - Ghana's Sports Minister, Hon. Mustapha Ussif, on Tuesday welcomed Grace Minta, the newly crowned world Armwrestling champion, to his office.

Minta, a staff of the Ghana Police Service, won the gold medal in the Women's 80kg category at the 45th World Armwrestling Championship in Chisinau, Moldova.

Minister Ussif praised Minta's achievement, saying, "Your success is a testament to your hard work and dedication. You've made Ghana proud, and we're committed to supporting your sport." 

He assured the Ghana Armwrestling Federation of government support, including resources for training and international competitions.

The Minister encouraged the Federation to establish Armwrestling clubs in schools and communities, leveraging on Minta's success to grow the sport nationwide. He also called on sports Federations to partner with security services in recruiting and developing top-level athletes.

Minta presented Minister Ussif with the World Championship medal, commemorating her achievement and marking the beginning of a new era for Armwrestling in Ghana.

Minta, a staff of the Ghana Police Service, was accompanied by some team mates and the board of Ghana Armwrestling Federation led by President Charles Osei Asibey, Vice President Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum, Secretary General Jesse Agyepong, Mr. Godfrey Amarteifio, Mr. Gordon Saah. Others in the meeting were World Armwrestling Referees Husseini Akuettteh Addy, Nii Otoo Larkyne and Abigail Frema. Also present were the Ministry’s Chief Director Mr. William Kartey, the Head of PR and Head of Protocol. 

The Ministry of Youth & Sports has promised an undisclosed package for the World Champion.

Source : Lead News Online