Grace Minta (2nd L) presenting a medal to the IGP, as Osei Asibey looks on
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Dr. George Akuffo Dampare, has received Grace Minta, Ghana’s Armwrestling champion and gold medalist at the 2024 World Armwrestling Championship, at the Police Headquarters in Accra.
The IGP, impressed by Minta’s achievements, eulogised the world champion and offered the Police Service’s collaboration with the Ghana Armwrestling Federation (GAF) on projects that align with their development programmes. He challenged the GAF and Grace to find many more young talents to transition this generation.
The IGP said Ghana must celebrate and reward Grace Minta for her unprecedented achievement putting the nation on the global map, hinting that the Police Service will consider a reward for the champion based on their internal reward structure.
“We are proud of your accomplishments, Grace. Your dedication and perseverance serve as an inspiration to many young Ghanaians,” Dr. Dampare said.
The IGP further urged Ghana Armwrestling and the many federations to commercialise talent in order to make meaning for sports business.
“We have talented athletes, passionate fans, and a vibrant sports culture. It’s time to turn these assets into a goldmine,” he added.
Minta expressed her gratitude to the IGP and the support by the service, sharing her vision to mentor future champions, encouraging participation in schools and communities, providing a platform for the development of skills and building of athletes’ confidence.
Minta, accompanied by officials from the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, discussed ways to leverage her success to promote sports development and youth empowerment in Ghana.
The IGP was presented with a customised Armwrestling medal, symbolising the beginning of a strong partnership between the Ghana Armwrestling Federation and the Ghana Police Service.
Present at the meeting were Charles Osei Asibey, Jesse Agyepong and Godfrey Amarteifio, President, Secretary and board member respectively of the Ghana Armwrestling Federation, with COP Dr. Daniel Afriyie, Director General Human Resources and DCOP Dr. Otu-Nyarko, Director in charge of the Ghana Police Hospital both on the Ghana Police Service management team.
From The Sports Desk