Overview
- Governing body
- Indian Arm Wrestling Federation
- Origin
- Traditional
- Olympic discipline
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- Category
- Strength
- Total players listed
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Arm Wrestling is one of India's most-followed disciplines. The Indian Arm Wrestling Federation oversees national federation activity, talent identification and Olympic qualification pathways. Major support flows in through TOPS and Khelo India for athletes who clear federation benchmarks.
Arm Wrestling is not currently on the Olympic programme, but it sits firmly inside India's broader sporting ecosystem. The discipline receives support through the Khelo India movement, multi-sport events such as the National Games and Asian Games trials wherever the sport is contested, and dedicated league or championship structures run by the federation. Sponsorship, broadcast deals and private academies often fill the gap that direct government funding leaves, and several state governments offer cash awards, government jobs and land grants to medallists at the National Games and recognised world championships.
Strength sports in India have a long lineage rooted in akhara culture, and the modern federation structure under the Indian Arm Wrestling Federation now sits on top of that base. Selection for international events follows weight categories and the totals achieved at national championships, with the senior nationals doubling as a Commonwealth and Asian championships trial in most years. Coaching, periodisation and anti-doping education have improved substantially with TOPS and SAI support, and strength training is increasingly part of every Olympic-sport athlete's preparation as well.
At the grassroots, the route into Arm Wrestling typically starts at school under the School Games Federation of India (SGFI), at the inter-university level under the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), or through a private academy registered with the state association. The Khelo India Youth Games and Khelo India University Games are the largest single discovery platforms — athletes who reach the podium at these events become eligible for the Khelo India Talent Development scheme, which funds boarding, coaching, kit, education and a monthly stipend at accredited centres. State sports awards and central government jobs under the sports quota remain a powerful incentive for athletes from smaller towns.
Arm Wrestling originated in Traditional, and in India it has developed a distinct character shaped by the country's geography, demographics and sporting culture. Whether you want to compete, coach, sponsor, write about or simply follow Arm Wrestling, the practical starting point is the same: connect with your state association under the Indian Arm Wrestling Federation, identify the nearest SAI centre or accredited academy, and track the Khelo India and federation calendars for the events that decide selection at every level. Arm Wrestling is played and developed across India under the Indian Arm Wrestling Federation, with grassroots programmes, state associations and national-level competition pathways.
History
How arm wrestling evolved globally and took root in India.
Arm Wrestling traces its modern origins to Traditional. Codified rules, standard equipment and international competition took shape as the sport spread beyond its birthplace, and Indian Arm Wrestling Federation is the body that carried it into organised Indian competition.
In India, arm wrestling grew through princely-state patronage, defence-service teams, universities and state associations. Post-independence, the discipline was formalised under Indian Arm Wrestling Federation, national championships were instituted, and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) later brought it into the centralised high-performance system with dedicated centres, coaching cadres and sports-science support.
Arm Wrestling sits outside the Olympic programme but is firmly part of India's Asian Games, Commonwealth and National Games map, with state governments backing medallists through cash awards, jobs and land grants.
Indian Players
Loading…- Aahana GoyalRajasthanRight Arm Specialist
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Aahana PillaiOdisha95kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Aahana RathoreUttarakhand55kg Class
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Aahana SidhuUttarakhandTop Roll Specialist
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Aanya BhatiaNagaland90kg Class
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Aarav ChopraOdisha90kg Class
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Aarav DeshpandeTamil NaduHook Specialist
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Aarav KulkarniMizoram100kg+ Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Aarohi BuragohainJharkhandTeam Captain
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Aarohi MukherjeeMeghalayaMaster Puller
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Aarohi SarmaUttarakhand90kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Aarohi SayyadBihar95kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Aarohi VermaChhattisgarhRight Arm Specialist
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Aarush AgarwalTelangana100kg Class
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Aarush KrishnanArunachal Pradesh90kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Aarush SharmaManipur60kg Class
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Aditya MishraMadhya Pradesh85kg Class
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Aditya MishraMeghalaya70kg Class
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Advait PillaiKarnataka80kg Class
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Advika AnsariTripura90kg Class
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Advika BaigServices70kg Class
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Advika DasNagaland60kg Class
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Ananya IyerPuducherryTop Roll Specialist
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Anaya BaigChhattisgarhJunior Puller
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Ansh AgarwalChandigarh90kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Ansh PooniaPunjabHead Coach
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Ansh RaneMaharashtraHead Coach
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Anvi BhullarMeghalayaMaster Puller
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Anvi DuttaTripura85kg Class
Right arm specialist with dominant hook and quick side pressure.
- Anvi GuptaJharkhand80kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Aradhya SayyadLadakhWomen's Puller
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Aradhya SinghTamil Nadu95kg Class
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Aradhya VermaGoa100kg+ Class
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Arjun KarnikMeghalaya55kg Class
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Ayaan ChoudhuryUttarakhandMaster Puller
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Ayaan PradhanKarnataka95kg Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Ayaan ShindeGujaratRight Arm Specialist
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Bhavya DeshpandeAssam90kg Class
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Charan KapoorChhattisgarh75kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Charan NaiduKarnataka85kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Charan PanditTamil Nadu55kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Charan PrasadPunjabPress Specialist
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Chirag BhattacharyaTelanganaReferee
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Chirag SolankiGujarat100kg+ Class
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Daksh ChauhanSikkim100kg Class
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Dev KrishnanRajasthanTeam Captain
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Dev SalunkhePuducherryWomen's Puller
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Dev ShindeTelangana95kg Class
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Dev SinhaUttarakhandHead Coach
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Dhruv AgarwalAssam100kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Dhruv GogoiAndhra PradeshLeft Arm Specialist
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Diya BajwaTripura90kg Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Eshaan AggarwalNagalandRight Arm Specialist
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Eshaan BhosleSikkim60kg Class
Right arm specialist with dominant hook and quick side pressure.
- Eshaan RathoreMadhya Pradesh90kg Class
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Eshaan WaniKarnatakaMaster Puller
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Falak PooniaAssam100kg Class
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Falak YadavMeghalaya100kg Class
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Hansika TrivediGujarat70kg Class
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Hemant MenonMaharashtraTop Roll Specialist
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Hemant SalunkheMadhya PradeshTop Roll Specialist
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Indira ChandelaJammu and Kashmir65kg Class
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Indira GogoiHaryana55kg Class
Right arm specialist with dominant hook and quick side pressure.
- Indira JindalBiharRight Arm Specialist
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Indira MohantyRajasthan55kg Class
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Indira RathoreJammu and Kashmir55kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Ira BhosleJammu and Kashmir60kg Class
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Ira JindalTamil Nadu90kg Class
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Ira SinhaAssam100kg Class
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Ishaan IyerServices70kg Class
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Ishaan PanditMaharashtraLeft Arm Specialist
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Ishita DasTelangana95kg Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Ishita IyerJharkhandHead Coach
Junior puller rising through PFAI national championships.
- Ishita SolankiMeghalaya75kg Class
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Jayesh SolankiNagaland100kg+ Class
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Jiya ChopraPuducherry100kg+ Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Jiya GrewalManipur65kg Class
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Kabir GoswamiTelanganaJunior Puller
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Kabir GuptaMadhya Pradesh70kg Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Karan TiwariChandigarh70kg Class
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Khushi JenaUttarakhand85kg Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Khushi ShindeServices80kg Class
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Kiara MittalAndhra Pradesh100kg+ Class
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Krishna AnsariAssamWomen's Puller
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Krishna MirUttar Pradesh55kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Kunal BansalKeralaJunior Puller
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Lakshay PradhanPunjab95kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Lavanya PathanTamil NaduJunior Puller
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Lavanya SinghArunachal Pradesh60kg Class
Junior puller rising through PFAI national championships.
- Lavanya WaniKerala100kg+ Class
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Manav MahapatraMizoram90kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Manvi BaruahChandigarhWomen's Puller
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Meera MalhotraAndhra Pradesh100kg Class
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Mihir BansalJharkhandPress Specialist
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Myra BaruahBihar55kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Myra DasChhattisgarh80kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Myra MittalGujarat70kg Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Myra QureshiUttar Pradesh60kg Class
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Nakul BeheraLadakh60kg Class
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Nakul BhullarBiharJunior Puller
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Nakul ChakrabortyServices70kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Nakul MominDelhiWomen's Puller
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Navya PandaNagalandTop Roll Specialist
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Navya RaneMizoram95kg Class
Junior puller rising through PFAI national championships.
- Navya SinghTelanganaHead Coach
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Neel MittalServicesPress Specialist
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Neha SenDelhi80kg Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Nisha BajwaSikkimHook Specialist
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Nisha HazarikaMeghalaya85kg Class
Right arm specialist with dominant hook and quick side pressure.
- Nisha PooniaTripura60kg Class
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Ojasvi RaoHimachal Pradesh55kg Class
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Om MalhotraChandigarhTop Roll Specialist
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Pari GuptaMizoram85kg Class
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Pranav KulkarniUttar Pradesh70kg Class
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Pranav PandeyNagaland65kg Class
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Pranav SuryavanshiBihar95kg Class
Junior puller rising through PFAI national championships.
- Pratik NayakChhattisgarhHook Specialist
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Prisha IyerJharkhand60kg Class
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Prisha SonawaneTamil Nadu80kg Class
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Rahul ParmarDelhiMaster Puller
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Rahul PillaiMeghalayaTop Roll Specialist
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Rahul ShindeHaryanaTeam Captain
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Raj ChakrabortyUttarakhand95kg Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Raj ChopraNagaland95kg Class
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Raj GuptaGujaratHead Coach
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Raj SayyadJammu and Kashmir65kg Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Reyansh GoswamiTelanganaPress Specialist
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Riya DeshmukhGoaJunior Puller
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Riya GaikwadMadhya PradeshRight Arm Specialist
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Riya SuryavanshiLadakh100kg+ Class
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Rohan MirHimachal Pradesh55kg Class
Right arm specialist with dominant hook and quick side pressure.
- Rohan NairHimachal PradeshJunior Puller
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Rohan RawatTelangana95kg Class
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Ruchi AgarwalTamil Nadu100kg Class
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Ruchi DesaiServices75kg Class
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Ruchi MishraKerala55kg Class
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Ruchi SiddiquiPunjabHead Coach
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Rudra MirMaharashtraReferee
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Rudra SethiArunachal PradeshPress Specialist
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Rudra TrivediOdishaLeft Arm Specialist
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Saanvi MansuriKerala80kg Class
Junior puller rising through PFAI national championships.
- Saanvi RawatServicesHead Coach
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Sahil BaruahHaryana85kg Class
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Sahil BhatArunachal Pradesh60kg Class
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Samar DeshpandeServicesHead Coach
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Samar JadhavPuducherryTop Roll Specialist
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Sara AggarwalDelhi95kg Class
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Sara GoyalGujaratPress Specialist
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Sara JoshiMizoramPress Specialist
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Shanaya BeheraTamil NaduLeft Arm Specialist
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Shivam MittalArunachal Pradesh100kg+ Class
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Shivam RawatMadhya Pradesh70kg Class
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Shivam SandhuGoa75kg Class
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Shivam VermaDelhi95kg Class
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Shivani AnsariChhattisgarhHook Specialist
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Shivani KalitaSikkim70kg Class
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Shivani SinhaSikkim90kg Class
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Shreya SarmaKerala100kg+ Class
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Shreya VermaManipur85kg Class
Junior puller rising through PFAI national championships.
- Siddharth MukherjeeJharkhand55kg Class
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Simran BoseJammu and Kashmir75kg Class
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
- Simran DuttaHaryanaHead Coach
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Simran MenonOdishaLeft Arm Specialist
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Tanish BoraMaharashtraReferee
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Tanish PatelJammu and KashmirMaster Puller
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Tanvi BhosleMeghalaya90kg Class
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Tanvi JindalKarnataka75kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Tanvi KulkarniGoaHead Coach
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Tanvi SayyadMaharashtra95kg Class
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Tarun AggarwalMadhya PradeshTop Roll Specialist
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Tarun BeheraLadakhTeam Captain
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Tarun IyerJammu and Kashmir90kg Class
Hook specialist using shoulder pressure and inside bicep power.
- Tejas KumarPunjabTop Roll Specialist
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Uday BanerjeeHaryanaWomen's Puller
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Urvi BhosleChandigarh100kg Class
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Urvi SawantPuducherryJunior Puller
Team captain organising warm-ups, table strategy and support.
- Utkarsh BhullarArunachal PradeshLeft Arm Specialist
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Utkarsh SarmaHaryana80kg Class
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Vanya KhanGujaratTeam Captain
Right arm specialist with dominant hook and quick side pressure.
- Varun BaigNagalandWomen's Puller
70kg class puller with lightning starts off the referee's go.
- Varun GogoiJammu and Kashmir100kg+ Class
Press specialist with brutal shoulder drive over the pad.
- Veer BuragohainJammu and KashmirLeft Arm Specialist
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Veer ChakrabortyManipurTop Roll Specialist
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Veer ChavanTamil NaduLeft Arm Specialist
Top roll specialist opening the opponent's hand before the drive.
- Veer MahapatraUttarakhandPress Specialist
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Veer PillaiMizoramReferee
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Vibha MukherjeeBihar85kg Class
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Vibha QureshiSikkim75kg Class
Right arm specialist with dominant hook and quick side pressure.
- Vihaan LoneChhattisgarhRight Arm Specialist
Master competitor delivering podiums in 40+ divisions.
- Vivaan RoutUttar Pradesh60kg Class
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Vivaan TiwariGujaratTop Roll Specialist
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Yamini BansalWest BengalWomen's Puller
Left arm specialist with strong top roll and wrist control.
- Yamini ChakrabortyNagaland85kg Class
60kg class puller with technical mastery of both top roll and hook.
- Yash BeheraPunjab100kg+ Class
Junior puller rising through PFAI national championships.
- Yash BeheraGoaMaster Puller
100kg+ class puller with crushing grip and finishing pressure.
- Yash BhullarBiharPress Specialist
85kg class puller with grinding endurance in long matches.
- Yash MominPunjabReferee
Certified referee officiating national and state championships.
- Zara ChopraSikkimMaster Puller
Right arm specialist with dominant hook and quick side pressure.
- Zoya BhattacharyaPuducherryHead Coach
Head coach programming grip, wrist and static-hold work.
- Zoya JindalGujaratReferee
Women's puller with dominant wrist control and hook.
Rules
Lifts are graded on technical validity (three white lights from the panel of referees) and total kilograms lifted across the required attempts. Weight categories are strictly enforced with weigh-in windows before the session, and equipment (belt, singlet, wraps, shoes) must meet federation specification. Anti-doping is mandatory at every ranked event.
Authoritative rulebook: Indian Arm Wrestling Federation. Age-group and school-level variations are published by SGFI and the state associations each season.
Positions
Key roles, events or positions inside a arm wrestling squad or competition.
- SnatchSingle-movement lift from floor to overhead — Olympic weightlifting event.
- Clean & jerkTwo-stage lift to the shoulders then overhead — Olympic weightlifting event.
- Squat / bench / deadliftThe three powerlifting disciplines contested by weight class.
Equipment
Standard kit and infrastructure required to train and compete in arm wrestling at a federation-recognised event.
- Calibrated barbell, plates, collars and platform to IWF/IPF spec
- Singlet, belt, wrist wraps, knee sleeves, shoes
- Chalk, straps, benches and squat racks
- Warm-up plates and second lifting platform
- Coach and loader team on the platform
Governing body
Indian Arm Wrestling Federation is the recognised national body for Arm Wrestling in India. It sets the domestic calendar, selection norms, coaching curriculum and anti-doping compliance, and is affiliated to the international federation for arm wrestling. State associations under Indian Arm Wrestling Federation run age-group competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
- Origin
- Traditional
- Olympic
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- Category
- Strength
Major Indian Events
Domestic championships, Khelo India events, National Games and franchise leagues that shape the arm wrestling calendar in India.
- Indian Arm Wrestling Federation Senior National Championship
The primary domestic arm wrestling title and the main selection trial for the senior India team.
- Indian Arm Wrestling Federation Junior & Sub-Junior National Championship
Age-group nationals that feed the Khelo India Talent Development scheme and the senior camp.
- Khelo India Youth Games & University Games — Arm Wrestling
India's largest multi-sport scouting platform; medallists become eligible for KIA stipends and boarding at accredited centres.
- National Games of India — Arm Wrestling
Quadrennial multi-sport meet contested by state teams; state governments give cash awards, jobs and land grants to medallists.
- Pro Panja League
India's first franchise league dedicated to professional arm-wrestling (panja).
International Events
Continental and world-level competitions where India competes in arm wrestling.
- Asian Games & Asian Championships
Continental championship pathway sanctioned by Indian Arm Wrestling Federation; medallists receive central and state cash awards.
- Commonwealth Games / Championships
Commonwealth-level competition where India regularly fields medal contenders in arm wrestling.
- World Championships
The senior world title event of the international federation — the peak of the arm wrestling calendar outside the Olympic year.
Leagues
Franchise and professional leagues catalogued for arm wrestling. Full season data, champions and schedule filters are available in the sidebar.
- Domestic · Since 2023Pro Panja League
India's first franchise league dedicated to professional arm-wrestling (panja).
International Players
Globally recognised arm wrestling athletes to know outside India.
- Lasha Talakhadze (Georgia)Multi-time Olympic and World super-heavyweight champion.
- Li Wenwen (China)Olympic super-heavyweight weightlifting champion.
- Ray Williams (USA)Multiple-time raw powerlifting world-record holder.
Records
Where to find India's official arm wrestling record book.
- Olympic medalsN/A
Arm Wrestling is not on the Olympic programme, so India records this discipline through Asian Games, Commonwealth, World and Continental championships instead.
- Asian Games medalsTracked
India's Asian Games results in arm wrestling are compiled by the Indian Olympic Association and the Indian Arm Wrestling Federation.
- Commonwealth medalsTracked
Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Championship medals in arm wrestling are maintained by the Indian Arm Wrestling Federation.
- World Championship medalsTracked
Senior, junior and youth World Championship medal records are held by the international federation for arm wrestling and mirrored by Indian Arm Wrestling Federation.
- National record holdersFederation register
Indian Arm Wrestling Federation publishes the current senior, junior and sub-junior national records and updates them after every ratified event.
Career Options
Ways to build a career in arm wrestling — on the field, on the sidelines and behind the scenes.
- Elite lifter competing at Asian, Commonwealth and World events
- Federation-certified coach and technical official
- Strength & conditioning coach for other sports
- Anti-doping officer, kit and equipment specialist
- Government sports-quota jobs and college scholarships
- Gym, academy and equipment business ownership
Related academies
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Government Schemes
…Central and state schemes that fund training, stipends and awards for arm wrestling athletes and academies.
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All government schemes →FAQs
Common questions about arm wrestling in India.
Who governs Arm Wrestling in India?▾
Indian Arm Wrestling Federation is the recognised national federation for Arm Wrestling in India. State associations under Indian Arm Wrestling Federation run age-group and state-level competition and feed the national talent pipeline.
Is Arm Wrestling an Olympic sport?▾
Arm Wrestling is not currently on the Olympic programme, but India competes at Asian Games, Commonwealth Games (where recognised), World Championships and other continental events sanctioned by Indian Arm Wrestling Federation.
How do I start playing Arm Wrestling in India?▾
Join a school team under SGFI, a college team under AIU, or a private academy affiliated to your state association. From there, age-group state championships and Khelo India events are the standard route into the national pipeline.
What government schemes support Arm Wrestling athletes?▾
The core schemes are Khelo India (talent development stipends, scholarships and boarding at accredited centres), TOPS (funding for elite athletes preparing for the Olympics, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games), and state-government cash awards, jobs and land grants for medallists. Federation-specific schemes may also apply.
Where can I train for Arm Wrestling?▾
Sports Authority of India (SAI) national centres of excellence, Khelo India accredited academies, state sports institutes and private academies registered with the state association are the standard training venues. The Academies section on this page lists options.
How are Indian Arm Wrestling athletes selected for international events?▾
Indian Arm Wrestling Federation runs selection trials — typically the senior national championship, a dedicated trial event, or ranking-based selection — and publishes the selection policy each season. Objective criteria (times, distances, ranking points, weight-class results) dominate at the elite level.
Arm Wrestling in every state & UT
Dedicated pages for Arm Wrestling in each Indian state and Union Territory — academies, schemes, athletes and how to start.
- Arm Wrestling in Andhra Pradesh
- Arm Wrestling in Arunachal Pradesh
- Arm Wrestling in Assam
- Arm Wrestling in Bihar
- Arm Wrestling in Chhattisgarh
- Arm Wrestling in Goa
- Arm Wrestling in Gujarat
- Arm Wrestling in Haryana
- Arm Wrestling in Himachal Pradesh
- Arm Wrestling in Jharkhand
- Arm Wrestling in Karnataka
- Arm Wrestling in Kerala
- Arm Wrestling in Madhya Pradesh
- Arm Wrestling in Maharashtra
- Arm Wrestling in Manipur
- Arm Wrestling in Meghalaya
- Arm Wrestling in Mizoram
- Arm Wrestling in Nagaland
- Arm Wrestling in Odisha
- Arm Wrestling in Punjab
- Arm Wrestling in Rajasthan
- Arm Wrestling in Sikkim
- Arm Wrestling in Tamil Nadu
- Arm Wrestling in Telangana
- Arm Wrestling in Tripura
- Arm Wrestling in Uttar Pradesh
- Arm Wrestling in Uttarakhand
- Arm Wrestling in West Bengal
- Arm Wrestling in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Arm Wrestling in Chandigarh
- Arm Wrestling in Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Arm Wrestling in Delhi
- Arm Wrestling in Jammu & Kashmir
- Arm Wrestling in Ladakh
- Arm Wrestling in Lakshadweep
- Arm Wrestling in Puducherry