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Nigeria Grabs 24 Gold on Day One of African Armwrestling Championship, as Cameroon and Ghana Follow Behind

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1 year ago

July 26, 2025

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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LWR’ll give women economic empowerment –Folami

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5 hours ago

November 6, 2026

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

As the 2026 Lagos Women Run further gathers momentum, the organisers are planning big for the other aspects of the annual event.

The press conference to herald the competition took place during the week in Lagos with the Director General of the Lagos State Sports Commission, Lekan Fatodu, Coordinator, Tayo Popoola, and other top dignitaries in attendance.

The Founder and Executive Director of Mateen Lander Impact Foundation, Sidikat Folami, who is the team leader of the three-day exhibition, said there were plenty of opportunities to be derived from the forthcoming Lagos Women Run.

Folami who commended the organisers, sponsors and Lagos State Government said there was always something special for every participant every year.

She added: “We want to give women the opportunity to take part in economic empowerment and this is where sport comes in. Sport is a unifier. When you see people gather around you know that something is happening and that is where Lagos women run is ensuring that we are not just running in one city, one stride initiative, we are running economically.

“We are also working with the environmentalists to make sure the environment is protected. That’s where we bring in recycle programs, private organizations to make women know that there is money around them, sustainable money and make them understand all the money that sits around them.”

The exhibition takes place between November 10 and 12 at the Teslim Balogun Stadium while the 10km race takes place on November 14 2ith the Tafawa Balewa Square as the takeoff point.

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