Indian Arm Wrestling Federation

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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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

References[edit]

  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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