New Delhi Hosts 47th World Armwrestling and 28th World Para Armwrestling Championship 2026

Why in the News?

New Delhi, India, is hosting the **47th World Armwrestling Championship and 28th World Para Armwrestling Championship 2026** from October 26 to November 7, 2026, at **The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi**.

Key Features / Major Points:

- Event Schedule & Venue:

- Dates: **October 26 – November 7, 2026**.

- Host Venue: **The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, New Delhi**.

- Organising Bodies:

- Jointly hosted by the People's Armwrestling Federation of India (**PAFI**) and the World Armwrestling Federation (**WAF**).

- Massive International Scale:

- Features over 1,700 athletes, sports officials, and delegates representing 60+ countries worldwide.

- Marks the first time India is serving as the host nation for this premier flagship global armwrestling event.

Static GK Facts:

- People's Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI):

- Official national governing body for armwrestling in India.

- President: **Preeti Jhangiani**.

- World Armwrestling Federation (WAF):

- Formed: **1977** | Headquarters: **Sofia, Bulgaria**.

- President: **Assen Hadjitodorov** | General Secretary: **Mircea Simionescu-Simicel**.

One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):

Q: Which Indian venue is hosting the 47th World Armwrestling Championship from October 26 to November 7, 2026?

A: The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, New Delhi

Q: Which national body partnered with the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) to organize the 2026 World Championships in India?

A: People's Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI)

Q: Who is the current President of the People's Armwrestling Federation of India (PAFI)?

A: Preeti Jhangiani

Q: Where is the global headquarters of the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) located?

A: Sofia, Bulgaria

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