The women rewriting what strength looks like through arm wrestling - BBC Africa

Across Africa, more women are gripping the table and rewriting what strength and power look like. At the Africa Armwrestling Championship in Abuja, female participation jumped by 47%. Athletes like South Africa’s Rosemary Botha, Ghana’s Grace Mintah, and Nigeria’s Winifred Ndidi and referee Sandra Ndukwu are showing that arm wrestling is about confidence, courage, and claiming space. From street corners to global arenas, these women are not just fighting for medals. They are challenging old ideas about femininity, power, and visibility. 🎬 Produced by: Emmanuel Akindubuwa, Kathy Harcombe 🎥 🎞️ Filmed & Edited: Abba Auwalu Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetoafrica Website: https://www.bbc.com/africa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bbcnewsafrica/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/bbcafrica/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bbcafrica/