India hosts 47th World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi

The 47th World Armwrestling and 28th World Para Armwrestling Championship concluded in New Delhi, marking the first time India has hosted the event. The competition featured over 1,700 athletes and officials representing more than 60 countries.

Russia emerged as the overall champion, followed by Kazakhstan in second place and Turkey in third. India secured a total of 59 medals, including 9 gold, 19 silver, and 31 bronze. The Indian para athletes contributed 26 medals to the total, earning the country fifth place on the para medal table.

The closing ceremony was held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel and was attended by ambassadors from Costa Rica, Romania, and Georgia. The event was organized by the People’s Armwrestling Federation of India under the World Armwrestling Federation.