AFA President Osei Asibey begins 4-day working visit to South Africa
President of the Armwrestling Federation of Africa (AFA), Clarles Osei Asibey is set to embark on a 4-day working visit to South Africa aimed at enhancing bilateral relations and advancing the development of armwrestling across the continent.
Throughout his visit, President Asibey will engage with key sports stakeholders in South Africa, including the Minister of Sports and Culture, the National Olympic Committee (NOC), the Sports Commission, the South African Armwrestling Federation, and other relevant organizations.
Whilst in South Africa, the AFA and Ghana Armwrestling Federation President will also call on the Ghana High Commission in Pretoria.
The meetings are aimed at exploring opportunities for the development of Armwrestling in Africa, promoting the sport, and creating opportunities for African athletes to compete at the highest level.
President Osei Asibey will also share his vision for the growth and development of Armwrestling in Africa and discuss ways to strengthen the sport’s governing body on the continent.
In addition to his meetings with sports stakeholders, President Osei Asibey will also take the opportunity to visit the Multichoice House, where he will have meetings with SuperSport, Africa’s leading sports broadcaster.
The meetings with SuperSport are aimed at exploring opportunities for broadcasting Armwrestling events and promoting the sport to a wider audience across Africa.
Furthermore, President Osei Asibey will be the guest of honor at the 2025 National Armwrestling Championship of South Africa, scheduled to take place on April 4 and 5.
The championship will bring together the best armwrestlers from across South Africa, and President Osei Asibey’s presence is expected to add excitement and prestige to the event.
“South Africa is a pit and sanctuary for Armwrestling. We are excited about this visit and the opportunities it presents for the growth and development of Armwrestling in Africa,” he said.
“We believe that by working together with key stakeholders, including sports broadcasters like SuperSport, we can promote the sport, create opportunities for our athletes, and strengthen the AFA’s position as the governing body for Armwrestling in Africa,” he added.
