Ghana Police Service celebrates Inspector Grace Minta for winning Gold Medal at 2024 World Armwrestling Championship in Moldova

The Ghana Police Service is proud to celebrate Policewoman (PW) Inspector Grace Minta for her outstanding achievement in winning a gold medal at the 2024 World Armwrestling Championship in Moldova.

PW Inspector Grace Minta has become the first Ghanaian woman to win a world championship medal in the Women’s 80kg left arm contest, triumphing over competitors from Sweden, Ukraine, Germany, and Turkey.

Before becoming a world champion, PW Inspector Grace Minta had been a dominant force in African armwrestling since 2019, winning the African Championships twice consecutively. She also secured a double gold at the 2023 African Games held in Ghana. 

Inspector Grace Minta embarked on her policing career in 2007 after graduating from the Regional Police Training School in Kumasi. She has served in various capacities, including at the Eastern Regional Police Headquarters in Koforidua and the Motor Traffic and Transport Department (MTTD) at the Korle Bu District Police Command.

Currently stationed at the James Town Police Station under the Accra Regional Police Command, PW Inspector Grace Minta is dedicated to protecting lives and property. She performs general Police duties while also being an active member of the Sports Unit of the Service.

“PW Inspector Grace Minta, the Ghana Police Service is immensely proud of you for raising the flags of Ghana and the Police Service high on the world stage. We wish you continued strength and success in your future endeavours. Ayekoo!,” the Police indicated in a statement.