‘Golden’ Grace secures Ghana’s first gold at World Armwrestling Championship

Ghanaian policewoman Grace Minta has made history by winning the gold medal in the women’s 80kg category at the 2024 World Armwrestling Championship in Moldova.

In a thrilling finale, Minta, representing the “Africa for Africa” team, defeated competitors from around the world in a nail-biting match that went into overtime.

This marks Ghana’s first-ever World Armwrestling Championship gold medal. Minta, who has dominated African arm-wrestling since 2019, was overcome with emotion as she stood on the podium, her gold medal around her neck, and credited her support team for her success.

Her victory has sent waves of excitement through the sporting world and is set to inspire a new generation of arm wrestlers.

Grace Minta and the team are set to return home on Sunday as national heroes.