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The 47th World Armwrestling and 28th World Para Armwrestling Championship 2026 opened in New Delhi on October 29, marking the first time India hosts the event. More than 1,700 athletes, officials and supporters from over 60 countries are participating, with nearly 250 Indian athletes taking part. The championship, running until November 7, 2026, is organized by the People's Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI) under the guidance of the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF).
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and BJP MP Anurag Thakur welcomed the event, calling it a milestone for Indian sports. Rijiju praised the organisers, Preeti Jhangiani and Parvinn Dabass, and described the opening ceremony as spectacular. Thakur highlighted the event's role in promoting sports, linking it to India's preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games and the 2036 Olympic bid.
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