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India Claims Runner-Up Spot at Asian Armwrestling Cup

India achieved a commendable runner-up position in the overall team standings at the Asian Arm Wrestling Cup 2024, which took place at the Aurika Skycity Hotel in Mumbai. The Indian team finished second in the medal tally, only behind Kazakhstan, the top-ranking nation in the world of arm wrestling.

Overview

  • Event: Asian Arm Wrestling Cup 2024
  • Location: Aurika Skycity Hotel, Mumbai, Maharashtra
  • Overall Performance: India finished as the runner-up in the team standings.

Performance Highlights

India’s Standing : Runner-up in overall team standings.

Medal Tally: Finished second, surpassed only by Kazakhstan, the leading country in arm wrestling.

Participating Nations

Total Nations : Nine countries competed

Categories : Six categories were contested:

  • Para
  • Masters
  • Sub-junior
  • Junior
  • Youth
  • Seniors

Weight Divisions: Various weight categories were included.

Notable Indian Winners

Denic Lalruattluanga (Mizoram)

Gold Medal: Men’s Seniors 80kg Right category.

Match Journey,

  • Lost first match to Kazakh puller Islam Nurmanov.
  • Defeated Nurmanov in the finals after identifying a weakness.
  • Known as the ‘Strap Man’ for his technique.

Yogesh Chaudhary (Haryana)

Gold Medals: Won in both the 80kg+ Left and Right categories in Women’s Seniors.

Match Journey

  • Battled against Kazakh competitor Arailym Kulzhemiyeva.
  • Secured victory in both hands.

India’s Total Medal Count: 223 medals.

  • Gold: 63
  • Silver: 100
  • Bronze: 60

Organizational Achievements

People’s Arm Wrestling Federation India (PAFI),

  • Led by President Preeti Jhangiani.
  • Successfully hosted the Asian Arm Wrestling Cup.
  • Holds rights to the 2025 official Asian Arm Wrestling Championship.

PAFI’s Vision

  • PAFI aims to make India a global hub for arm wrestling events.
  • Anticipates a surge in international arm wrestling events following the success of the Pro Panja League in 2023 and the recent cup.

Quotes

  • Preeti Jhangiani Expressed excitement about the turnout of 325 athletes from nine countries, emphasizing the event’s success and its significance for future championships.

Summary/Static Details
Why in the news? India achieved a commendable runner-up position in the overall team standings at the Asian Arm Wrestling Cup 2024
Top Team Kazakhstan (1st place)
Participating Nations 9 countries
Categories Para, Masters, Sub-junior, Junior, Youth, Seniors
Weight Divisions Various weight categories included
India’s Total Medal Count 223 medals
Notable Indian Winners – Denic Lalruattluanga (Mizoram): Gold in Men’s Seniors 80kg Right category

– Yogesh Chaudhary (Haryana): Gold in 80kg+ Left and Right categories in Women’s Seniors

Medals Gold: 63, Silver: 100, Bronze: 60
Organizing Body People’s Arm Wrestling Federation India (PAFI)
PAFI Leadership President: Preeti Jhangiani

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