The 15th Africa Armwrestling Championship, themed “Accra 2026”, is set to take place in Ghana’s capital from April 29 to May 3, 2026.
Ghana has been officially confirmed as the host nation by the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), with this continental event serving as a key qualifier for armwrestling at the 2027 African Games.
The championship is expected to draw around 450 athletes from over 22 African countries, showcasing top-tier strength, technique, and competition across various weight classes and categories.
A seven-member Local Organizing Committee (LOC) has been inaugurated to oversee preparations, coordinate logistics, and ensure the smooth execution of the event. The committee is chaired by Mrs. Maame Afua Houageto from the Ghana Tourism Authority, reflecting the event’s emphasis on promoting tourism and national pride alongside the sport.
The full LOC membership includes:
– Mrs. Maame Afua Houageto (Ghana Tourism Authority) – Chairperson
– Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum(Kofikrom Pharmacy Ltd.) – Vice Chairman
– Mr. ACI Gordon Saah (Immigration Service – Security), Ghana – Member
– Mr. Edwin Amankwah (Global Media Alliance Media/Marketing) – Member
– Mr. Gideon Hammond (Deputy Director General, F&A – NSA) – Member
– Miss. Jessica Kwarteng (MoSR, Protocol Officer) – Member
– Mr. Andre Ackah (Advertisers Association of Ghana) – Member
This diverse team brings expertise from tourism, security, media, marketing, protocol, advertising, and administration to drive a successful and high-profile championship.
This highlights growing momentum, with the LOC’s formation marking a major step forward in preparations for what promises to be a landmark edition in Accra.