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Nigeria Grabs 24 Gold on Day One of African Armwrestling Championship, as Cameroon and Ghana Follow Behind
The host nation, Nigeria, delivered a dominant performance on Day One of the 14th African Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, capturing a staggering 24 gold medals, alongside 19 silver and 19 bronze, in the Left Hand competition.
The thrilling opening day of action at the M.K.O. Abiola National Stadium witnessed power-packed matchups as Cameroon and Ghana followed closely with 14 gold and 13 gold medals, respectively. With over 400 athletes from 20 countries competing, the championship is living up to its billing as Africa’s biggest showdown in armwrestling history.
Day One Medal Table (Left Hand):
Nigeria: 24 Gold, 19 Silver, 19 Bronze
Cameroon: 14 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Ghana: 13 Gold, 12 Silver, 1 Bronze
Benin Republic: 12 Gold, 15 Silver, 6 Bronze
Mali: 5 Gold, 2 Silver
Egypt: 4 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Chad: 1 Gold
Burkina Faso: 1 Silver
Niger: 1 Silver
Togo: 2 Silver, 2 Bronze
Senegal & Mauritius: 1 Bronze each
With the Right Hand contests set for today, all eyes are on the final battles that will determine the overall team champion. The closing ceremony will follow immediately, featuring cultural displays and an official flag handover.
Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee, Hon. Adeboye Adeyinka, praised the athletes’ performances and the professionalism of the event so far
“From the intensity of the contests to the unity we’ve witnessed among nations, this has been a showcase of African strength and excellence. We look forward to a grand finale that will leave lasting memories.”
The President of the African Armwrestling Federation, Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, added:
“African armwrestling has taken a bold step forward. The performances are world-class, and the spirit is inspiring.”
Fans can watch the finals live on YouTube as the continent’s best battle for the remaining medals and qualification slots for the 2025 World Championship in Bulgaria and the 2027 All-African Games in Egypt.
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NVBF seeks continuous partnership with Abia Govt after successful 2025 Nat Div 1 & 2
Joel Ajayi
The Nigeria Volleyball Federation (NVBF) have expressed profound appreciation to the Government and people of Abia State for their outstanding support and collaboration during the successful hosting of the final phase of the 2025 National Division 1 and 2 Volleyball Leagues.
In a statement signed by Engineer Musa Nimrod, NVBF President, the federation commended Abia State for its warm hospitality and commitment to the development of sports, particularly volleyball.
Nimrod explained that the successful event was a result of the strong partnership between the federation and the state government.
He said, “The Board of Administration of the Nigeria Volleyball Federation, on behalf of the entire volleyball community in the country, wishes to express profound gratitude to the Government and people of Abia State for their noble collaboration in organizing the final phase of Division 1 and 2.”
He further highlighted that Abia State is gradually becoming a hub for volleyball in Nigeria.
Nimrod attributed the growth of volleyball to the government’s investment in youth and sports development.
He emphasised the NVBF desire to sustain and strengthen this partnership to further promote volleyball and empower young athletes across the nation.
“The federation remains grateful and looks forward to a more robust and progressive partnership with the Abia State Government in the future.”
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