Ghana Armwrestling Federation Forges Development Partnership with Fire Service

Accra, Ghana - 07 June, 2025 - The Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) has taken a significant step towards promoting physical fitness and sports development among security personnel by meeting with the leadership of the Ghana National Fire Service in Accra to discuss a potential partnership.

The GAF, led by its President, Charles Osei Asibey, met with the Acting Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong, to explore ways of strengthening the presence of Armwrestling within the security services.

The meeting, which focused on promoting inclusive participation for both civilians and uniformed personnel, marked the beginning of a collaborative effort between the two organizations to identify and nurture talented firefighters with potential in Armwrestling.

According to the agreement, the Fire Service will form an Armwrestling Club that will provide expert coaching and sports psychology guidance to help athletes develop their skills and become champions.

This initiative is expected to not only improve physical fitness among firefighters but also promote teamwork and community engagement. Chief Fire Officer Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong expressed her excitement about the partnership, stating that Armwrestling will help personnel develop the strength, endurance, and agility needed to perform their duties effectively.

She directed that the Human Resource Department and Sports Unit of the Fire Service immediately engage with the Ghana Armwrestling Federation to recruit fire officers to participate in the sport.

"We are excited about this partnership and its potential to promote Armwrestling  development within the Fire Service.

"We are excited about this partnership and its potential to promote Armwrestling  development within the Fire Service,""We want to ensure that our personnel are fit and ready to combat or prevent fires at all times," she emphasized.

"We have produced quality national athletes in the past, and we will revisit the past by ensuring our officers participate in Armwrestling. We are confident that our personnel will excel in this sport and bring glory to the Ghana National Fire Service and the nation."

The Fire Service has a history of producing quality national athletes, and Chief Fire Officer Sarpong is confident that personnel will excel in Armwrestling and bring glory to the Ghana National Fire Service and the nation.

''With this partnership, we will produce world champions soon, and this will change the image and narratives of the Ghana National Fire Service. We will show the world that we are not just firefighters, but also champions in sports'' she concluded.

President Charles Osei Asibey of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation echoed the Chief Fire Officer's sentiments, stating that the partnership is a significant step towards promoting Armwrestling in Ghana.

He expressed confidence that the Fire Armwrestling Club will produce talented athletes who will make the nation proud on the national and international stage.

"This partnership is a significant step towards promoting Armwrestling in Ghana. We are confident that the Fire  Armwrestling Club will produce talented athletes who will make us proud on the national and international stage,'' he stated.

In recognition of her support for sports development and inclusive engagement, Acting Chief Fire Officer Ntow Sarpong was officially named a Patron of the Federation and presented with commemorative medals. The visit marks a significant step in deepening collaboration between the Ghana Armwrestling Federation and national security institutions, using the sport as a platform for unity, empowerment, and national cohesion.

The partnership is expected to have a positive impact on the development of Armwrestling in Ghana, and the Ghana Armwrestling Federation is optimistic that it will produce world-class athletes who will bring glory to the nation. The Ghana National Fire Service's commitment to promoting physical fitness and sports development among its personnel is a welcome development, and it is expected that this partnership will yield positive results in the years to come.

Present at the meeting were key officials from the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, including Vice President Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum, Secretary General Jesse Agyepong, Board Members Edwin Amankwah, Husseini Akuetteh Addy, Godfrey Amarteifio, and media consultant Kenneth Odeng Adade.

Source: Lead News Online