4th National Arm-wrestling Championship At RRU
4th National Arm-Wrestling Championship kicks off at RRU in Gandhinagar as 27 States to Compete.
4th National Arm-wrestling & Para-Arm-wrestling Championship at RRU; Set to Welcome 2,000+ Athletes for Landmark 4th National Armwrestling & Para Armwrestling Championship
| Attribute | Details |
| Event Name | 4th National Armwrestling & Para Armwrestling Championship 2026 |
| Dates | May 29, 2026 – June 2, 2026 |
| Inaugural Ceremony | May 30, 2026 |
| Venue & Location | Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Lavad Campus, Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| Joint Organizers | Rashtriya Raksha University (RRU), Arm-Wrestling Federation of Gujarat (AFG), People’s Arm-Wrestling Federation India (PAFI) |
Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India- Pursuant to the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s vision of strengthening India’s sports culture and revival of our civilisational values and ethos, RRU is organising the 4th National Armwrestling & Para Armwrestling Championship 2026 jointly with the Armwrestling Federation of Gujarat and the People’s Armwrestling Federation India from 29th May to 2nd June 2026 at the Gandhinagar campus. This landmark event marks the first time the university has hosted such a prestigious national competition on its campus in Lavad, Gandhinagar, drawing over 2,000 athletes representing 27 states.
During the inaugural ceremony on 30 May 2026, there will be the participation of key figures from the sport, including Ms. Preeti Jhangiani, President of the People Arm-wrestling Federation India (PAFI); Mr. Praveen Dabas (Owner of the Pro Panja League); and representatives from the Arm-wrestling Association of Gujarat (ASAG), specifically General Secretary Mr. Rajender Singh Parmar and Treasurer Mr. Mayank Patel.
The scale of this year’s championship reflects the growing popularity of the sport in India. Building on the success of the 3rd PAFI National Arm-wrestling Championship held in Thrissur, Kerala, which saw 1,700 athletes from 25 states, the upcoming event at RRU is projected to host more than 2,000 athletes representing 27 states. Participation data indicate a strong regional turnout, with the North-Eastern states leading the contingent with approximately 350 athletes, followed by Kerala with 289, Uttar Pradesh with 140, and the host state of Gujarat with 105 athletes. The event underscores RRU’s commitment to encouraging physical education and sports excellence on a national stage.
Key Figures & Stakeholders
| Personality | Designation / Role | Contribution to the Event |
| Ms. Preeti Jhangiani | President, People’s Arm-Wrestling Federation India (PAFI) | Driving national administration, structural regulation, and global ties. |
| Mr. Parvin Dabas | Owner, Pro Panja League (PPL) | Spearheading commercialisation and media reach for the athletes. |
| Mr Rajender Singh Parmar | General Secretary, Arm-Wrestling Association of Gujarat | Managing ground-level logistics, scheduling, and local coordination. |
| Mr. Mayank Patel | Treasurer, Arm-wrestling Association of Gujarat | Overseeing state association financial allocation and resource management. |
The occasion carries special significance for RRU in light of the Hon’ble President of India’s encouraging remarks during the University’s 5th Convocation, wherein she appreciated the University’s contribution to sports and physical education and congratulated RRU student N. Roshibina Devi for her achievements in international competitions, including the Asian Games in Wushu.
This championship is also aligned with RRU’s broader efforts to strengthen its institutional capacity for organising large-scale sporting events, particularly in view of the University’s role as host institution for the 2029 World Police and Fire Games. Such initiatives also complement Gujarat’s growing contribution to the national and global sporting ecosystem, including Ahmedabad’s vision for the 2036 Olympic Games.
