Sports 01 November 2026
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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