The vibrant community of Ledzokuku Constituency will witness a thrilling night of armwrestling on Friday, July 26, 2024, at the Teshie Maami Community Center.
Minister for Health, Dr. Bernard Okoe Boye, will host this month’s edition of the Friday Night Armwrestling event, where patrons and spectators will be treated to an electrifying display of strength, skill, and sportsmanship.
The host, who also doubles as the Parliamentary Aspirant for the constituency and is a renowned physician, sports enthusiast, patron, and former armwrestler, has called on participants and spectators alike from the Ledzokuku constituency and beyond to come and witness and participate in the event.
He also emphasized the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and community engagement through sports.
The competition will feature a diverse range of armwrestlers, from novices to seasoned athletes, vying for top honors in their respective weight classes.
The atmosphere will be charged, with each match showcasing incredible displays of power, technique, and determination.
Dr. Okoe Boye himself will take to the table, flexing his muscles in a friendly showdown with Ghana Armwrestling Vice President Dr. Kofi Addo-Agyekum, proving to the latter and spectators his armwrestling prowess.
The event will also feature a special armwrestling demonstration by Ghana's national armwrestling team, which won 41 medals at the African Games, to inspire the audience with their impressive skills.
The Friday Night event, which is expected to be resounding and draw stitches, will have winners go home with attractive rewards.
The Friday Night Armwrestling event to be hosted in Teshie Maami is an initiative of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation in collaboration with Dr. Okoe Boye, Health Minister, to unearth more talents, encourage participation, and serve as a testament to Dr. Okoe Boye's commitment to promoting sports and community development initiatives, solidifying his position as a champion of sports and community development in Ghana.
The “Friday Night Armwrestling” is under the management and technical direction of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation.