Ghanaian armwrestling champion Grace Minta has been promoted to the rank of Chief Inspector by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Christian Tetteh Yohuno.

The promotion was announced on Monday, May 12, 2025, during a special engagement between the IGP and police officers in sports, where Grace’s discipline, resilience and hard work were highlighted.

“I have heard your name severally but not met you in person. You have made the service proud. You have been promoted to Chief Inspector with immediate effect in recognition of your achievements and sporting prowess,” IGP Yohuno explained.

He recognised Grace’s exploits, continental and global, had elevated the image of the service.

Grace Mintah Minta has shown dominance in African armwrestling since 2019, winning the African Championship back-to-back and earning double gold at the 2023 African Games for her ambidextrous efforts.