# 2026 World Armwrestling Championship in India

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/2026-world-armwrestling-championship-in-india
> Updated: 2026-11-06T18:54:06.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 4.

The 47th World Armwrestling and 28th World Para Armwrestling Championship concluded in New Delhi, marking the first time India has hosted the event. Organized by the People’s Armwrestling Federation of India under the World Armwrestling Federation, the competition featured over 1,700 athletes from more than 60 nations.

Russia emerged as the overall champion, with Kazakhstan in second place and Turkey in third. Host nation India secured 59 medals, including 9 gold, 19 silver, and 31 bronze. Indian para athletes contributed 26 medals, earning the country fifth place on the para medal table. The closing ceremony took place at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, attended by ambassadors from Costa Rica, Romania, and Georgia.

Ghana’s national team, the Golden Arms, achieved notable success during the tournament. The team secured eight medals, consisting of four golds and four silvers. Mabel Kwabeah Yeboah won gold in the Youth Women’s 60kg left arm category after defeating 13 rivals, including the reigning world champion Beritan Akyel of Turkey. Blessed Abeka Nunoo also secured gold in the Junior Women’s 60kg left arm title by defeating Ukraine’s Anna Zinchenko. Silver medals were earned by Grace Minta, Florence Boakye Mensah, and Dodzi Asinu. Ghana’s Vice President, Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, issued a congratulatory message praising the athletes and technical team.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: India hosts 47th World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi

India hosted its first World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, with Russia taking the overall title and India securing 59 medals.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-hosts-47th-world-armwrestling-championship-in-new-delhi-1

### 2026-10-31: Ghana’s Golden Arms win eight medals at World Armwrestling Championship

Ghana’s Golden Arms armwrestling team won four gold and four silver medals at the 2026 World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ghanas-golden-arms-win-eight-medals-at-world-armwrestling-championship

### 2026-10-29: India hosts 47th World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi

The 47th World Armwrestling Championship has opened in New Delhi, India, featuring 1,700 athletes from 60 nations. Ghana secured four silver medals on the first day.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/india-hosts-47th-world-armwrestling-championship-in-new-delhi

### 2026-10-18: Yemen national arm wrestling team prepares for World Championship in India

The Yemeni national arm wrestling team is preparing to compete in the World Championship in India from October 26 to November 7, 2026, with four athletes representing the nation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/yemen-national-arm-wrestling-team-prepares-for-world-championship-in-india

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