Africa is set to host the World Armwrestling Championship in 2024, Happy Sports can report.
The championship will be returning to Africa for the first time in 20 years since South Africa last hosted it in 2004.
Hungary were stripped off the hosting rights and the championship will be heading to Africa in two years time.
Happy Sports understands that Ghana and Egypt will send in a bid to host the tournament.
Some of the requirements needed to host the world championship are, Hotels, Competition Venue, Transport, Security among others.
Speaking in an exclusive interview with Happyghana.com Africa Armwrestling Federation president Charles Osei-Assibey said, “This is a welcoming news for Africa. It was our campaign promise. We believe that if Africa hosts the edition, it would bridge the gap between Africa and the rest of the world in Armwrestling. When Africa hosts it, it would encourage participation on the African continent. It would improve equipment and infrastructure,”
“This was high on the agenda for me personally. I am very happy that the World Federation listened to me and agreed to bring the championship to Africa. So whether it would be Ghana or Egypt that would host the championship, the most important thing is that it would positively affect Africa.
“This is not Ghana Armwrestling, not Africa Armwrestling but World Armwrestling Championship. It is global and huge. Ghana must take advantage of this big event because 1,500 athletes, supporters, officials and others will travel for the championship. So it is a big avenue for people to benefit from the event. The transport industry, tourism, the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, hotels and the hospitality industry. There are a lot of benefits to this event,”
“Those interested should support our bid to win”, he added.
Ghana is likely to win the bid to host the 2024 World Armwrestling championship after officials from the world body were impressed on their last two visits to the country. Ghana has been rated for its skills and hospitality.
About 1500 armwrestlers are expected to participate in the World Armwrestling championship.
