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Nigeria, with over 400 competitors and officials from 20 African nations in attendance. Engineer Samuel Jackson, President of the Nigeria Armwrestling Federation, warmly welcomed participants, emphasizing unity and commitment to the sport.
The championship features competitions across youth, senior, and para-athlete categories.
The event doubles as a qualifier for the 2025 World Armwrestling Championship in Bulgaria and sets a benchmark for the 2027 All-African Games.Officiating:* Strict and fair officiating is emphasized, with officials upholding international standards.
Mr. Charles Osei Asibey, President of the African Armwrestling Federation, and Mr. Simonesu Sim, representing the global armwrestling body.
Nigeria has unveiled a record-breaking 172-member team.
Team Composition:* The team includes elite male and female athletes, para-athletes, and promising youth prospects from all six geopolitical zones.
The team has been undergoing intense training at a camp in Abuja, fine-tuning their skills ahead of the competition
The championship aims to strengthen unity and cement the continent’s place on the global stage ¹.
