Mumbai, Nov. 6 -- In what is a landmark development for the sport of armwrestling, the People's ArmWrestling Federation of India (PAFI) has announced that India will host the upcoming World ArmWrestling Championships next year in October.

The championship is expected to feature approximately 1,500-2,000 athletes from 75 countries, competing across multiple categories, PAFI said in a statement. This announcement also marks another major opportunity for India to establish itself as a powerhouse in armwrestling, following the successful Asian ArmWrestling Cup in Mumbai in October 2024 and the Asian ArmWrestling Championship 2025 in New Delhi.

Hosting such a prestigious tournament not only underlines the ever-increasing popularity of armwre...