Indian Arm Wrestling Federation is the governing body for arm wrestling in India.

Indian Arm Wrestling Federation
SportArm Wrestling
Jurisdiction India
Founded1977 (1977)
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Official website
indianarmwrestling.com

History

Indian Arm Wrestling Federation was formed in 1977 to promote Arm Wrestling as sport in India.[1] Arm Wrestling also called as "Panja" has been promoted through Pro Panja League (PPL) set up in Year 2020[2] for organising League matches.[3][4]

Tournaments

Indian Arm Wrestling Federation conducted 45th Arm Wrestling Championship in Srinagar with the support of Jammu and Kashmir Arm Wrestling Association.[5][6]

Indian Arm Wrestling Federation has also been organising regular league level matches across India every year.[7][8]

Competitions

Indian Arm Wrestling Federation sent 43 member team to World Arm Wrestling Championships held at Almaty,Kazaksthan from August 24 to September 3.[9]

See Also

References

  1. ↑ "Arm wrestling grips India with glitzy dreams". The Express Tribune. 11 August 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  2. ↑ "Pro Panja League onboards DD Sports as official broadcast partner". Hindustan Times. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Arm wrestling grips India with glitzy dreams". TODAY. 13 August 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "India's Pro Panja League creates arm-wrestling stars - Taipei Times". taipeitimes.com. 12 August 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  5. ↑ Chaudhary, Akash (25 May 2023). "45th Arm Wrestling Championship 2023-24 Held in Srinagar". Gulistan News. Gulistan News. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  6. ↑ "45th National Arm Wrestling Champ | Arunachal bags 32 medals – 5 golds, 9 silvers & 18 bronzes". Arunachal Observer. 28 May 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  7. ↑ M, Hari Kishore (10 May 2022). "Pro Panja League: Asia's biggest arm-wrestling league to commence ranking tournament in Gwalior on July 22". sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  8. ↑ "Asia's Biggest Arm-wrestling Tournament To Be Held In Gwalior". Pragativadi. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
  9. ↑ "India send 43-member contingent for World Armwrestling Championships". aninews.in/. 26 August 2023. Retrieved 29 December 2023.
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