Mumbai, Jan. 29 -- The People's Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI) has received official affiliation from the Paralympic Committee of India (PCI), marking a significant milestone in the growth and formal recognition of Para-Armwrestling in the country, according to a release.

The affiliation represents a major step forward for Para-armwrestling in India, strengthening its pathway towards structured competition, athlete development, and long-term inclusion in the global Paralympic ecosystem.

Armwrestling has already gained important international momentum, having been included in the recent Asian Youth Para Games 2025 in Dubai. It is also one of the few sports in which Paralympic athletes compete in the main competition. Building on...