Yasmin and Asoka out for revenge in armwrestling 'Battle for Independence'

Yasmin Kadri Moro aka “Bukom Vampire” and Derrick Adu Kwakye aka “Asoka GH” will battle to redeem their image and reclaim glory as they face their toughest rivals Grace Mintah of the Ghana Police Service and Haruna Tahiru aka “The King” in the much-publicized Armwrestling Battle for Independence at GTV Sports+ studio on Monday, March 7, 2022.

Yasmin who defeated former champion Alberta Boatemaa Ampomah in the Armwrestling Showdown lost the title to Africa Champion Grace Mintah in the Armwrestling Supermatch.

Yasmin who weighs heavier will battle to reclaim the trophy and bragging rights from Grace Mintah as the Best Female Puller in Ghana.

Showbiz Puller, Derrick Adu Kwakye will have it tough as he comes face to face with the strongest Haruna Tahiru who dethroned Asoka in the Armwrestling Supermatch after several years of dominance. Both pullers have avoided each other thus making this event a “Show Up or Shut Up” contest where all contenders will battle for their independence.

The event put together by the Ghana Armwrestling Federation in conjunction with the Local Organizing Committee of the Accra 2023 Africa Games, the National Sports Authority and GTV Sports+ Armwrestlers/Pullers in special weight categories will also converge to settle scores and to win bragging rights in armwrestling.

The event which is strictly by invitation shall have fast-improving Wisdom Abromekye (Ayigbe Mafia) face Captain Edward Asamoah (The Royal) of Ghana Immigration Service, Youth Champion Prince Affum alias Fadoma challenging Issa Kunyah of Accra, Abdul Aziz Wahab of Tamale takes on Samuel Adjetey Sowah, Grace Karley Commey will go up against Jennifer Amuzu from the Oti Region and Rashid Dodoo will battle Nathaniel Adjei from the Eastern Region.

This event which will be live on GTV Sports+ will be anchored by Kwaku Obeng Myxtro of Asempa FM and Gloria Peprah of Ghana Television.