Asian Arm Wrestling Championship 2024-India won seven medals

The Indian contingent showcased their might at the Asian Armwrestling Championship 2024, held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. The arm wrestlers clinched a total of seven medals, including one gold and six bronze, marking a significant achievement for the sport in the country.

Medalists across Categories

Shrimant Jha emerged as the top performer for India, participating in two categories and claiming medals in both. His exceptional performance was highlighted by his gold medal victory in the left-hand para category, showcasing his dominance and skill.

Adding Bronze to the Tally Jha's remarkable outing was further solidified by his bronze medal achievement in the right-hand para category, cementing his status as a force to be reckoned with in the armwrestling arena.

Laxman Singh Bhandari's Double Bronze In the Masters category, Laxman Singh Bhandari secured two bronze medals, contributing significantly to India's medal tally and demonstrating the depth of talent within the Indian armwrestling community.

Sachin Goyal, a star player from the Pro-Panja league's Baroda Badshah franchise, added to India's medal count by clinching the bronze medal in the competitive right-hand Senior category, further elevating the country's profile in the sport.

Ibi Lollen's Women's Category Success Representing Arunachal Pradesh, Ibi Lollen emerged as a force to be reckoned with in the Women's categories. She secured two bronze medals, one in the right-hand category and another in the left-hand category, showcasing the rising prominence of Indian women in armwrestling.

Fostering Growth and Recognition

People's Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI)

The Indian contingent competed under the banner of the People's Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI), led by President Preeti Jhangiani. PAFI, the sole Indian organization affiliated with the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF) and the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF), plays a pivotal role in promoting and nurturing the sport within the country.

Pro-Panja League

The Pro-Panja League, a professional armwrestling league co-promoted by film actress and PAFI President Preeti Jhangiani, has significantly contributed to raising the profile of the sport in India. The inaugural season, organized in 2023 in New Delhi, provided a platform for talented armwrestlers to showcase their skills and gain recognition.

With their impressive performance at the Asian Armwrestling Championship 2024, the Indian armwrestlers have demonstrated their mettle on the continental stage. The medals won across various categories highlight the depth of talent within the Indian armwrestling community and serve as a testament to the sport's growing popularity and recognition. As organizations like PAFI and initiatives like the Pro-Panja League continue to nurture and promote armwrestling, India's prospects in this thrilling discipline continue to soar, paving the way for future triumphs on the global stage.