Kerala retain overall crown at National Armwrestling and Para-Armwrestling Championship
Yuvraj Verma named 'Champion of Champions' at Nationals in Gandhinagar
Gandhinagar: Kerala emerged as the overall champions at the 4th National Armwrestling & Para-Armwrestling Championship, successfully defending their title by securing the highest medal count for the second consecutive year.
The championship was organized by the Armwrestling Sports Association Gujarat, led by President Rajendrasinh Parmar and Treasurer Mayank Patel, under the aegis of the People’s Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI).
Yuvraj Verma stole the spotlight by clinching the Senior Men’s ‘Champion of Champions’ title. After dominating the 110 kg category, Verma went on a remarkable winning streak, defeating heavyweights from lighter divisions. His path to the crown included victories over Denic Lalruattluanga (90 kg) and Vethozo Lohe (85 kg), before he bested Aabhas Rana (100 kg) in a thrilling grand final. Verma also secured a rare double by winning gold in both the right-hand and left-hand divisions of the 110 kg category.
In the women’s division, Madhura Hassan claimed the ultimate prize, winning the Women’s ‘Champion of Champions’ title after outclassing Mizoram’s K. Lalhriatpuii in the final.
The tournament witnessed several major upsets that reshaped the division hierarchies. Most notably, 18-year-old Aabhas Rana sent shockwaves through the venue by defeating the previously unbeaten Mazahir Saidu in the 100 kg final, ending Saidu’s long-standing dominance in the category.
Meanwhile, Kerala’s Joshya J registered a breakthrough performance in the women’s division, securing a gold medal by overcoming two of India’s most decorated armwrestlers, Yogesh Chaudhary and Nirmal Devi.
Reflecting on the tournament’s success, Preeti Jhangiani, President of the People’s Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) and Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), stated: “This championship has showcased the incredible depth of talent that now exists in Indian armwrestling. From established champions defending their legacy to young athletes producing stunning upsets, we witnessed the future of the sport unfold before our eyes. We are proud to provide a platform where athletes from every background can compete and excel.”
Kerala emerged as the overall champions at the 4th National Armwrestling & Para-Armwrestling Championship, successfully defending their title by securing the highest medal count for the second consecutive year.
The championship was organized by the Armwrestling Sports Association Gujarat, led by President Rajendrasinh Parmar and Treasurer Mayank Patel, under the aegis of the People’s Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI).
Yuvraj Verma stole the spotlight by clinching the Senior Men’s ‘Champion of Champions’ title. After dominating the 110 kg category, Verma went on a remarkable winning streak, defeating heavyweights from lighter divisions. His path to the crown included victories over Denic Lalruattluanga (90 kg) and Vethozo Lohe (85 kg), before he bested Aabhas Rana (100 kg) in a thrilling grand final. Verma also secured a rare double by winning gold in both the right-hand and left-hand divisions of the 110 kg category.
In the women’s division, Madhura Hassan claimed the ultimate prize, winning the Women’s ‘Champion of Champions’ title after outclassing Mizoram’s K. Lalhriatpuii in the final.
The tournament witnessed several major upsets that reshaped the division hierarchies. Most notably, 18-year-old Aabhas Rana sent shockwaves through the venue by defeating the previously unbeaten Mazahir Saidu in the 100 kg final, ending Saidu’s long-standing dominance in the category.
Meanwhile, Kerala’s Joshya J registered a breakthrough performance in the women’s division, securing a gold medal by overcoming two of India’s most decorated armwrestlers, Yogesh Chaudhary and Nirmal Devi.
Reflecting on the tournament’s success, Preeti Jhangiani, President of the People’s Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) and Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), stated: “This championship has showcased the incredible depth of talent that now exists in Indian armwrestling. From established champions defending their legacy to young athletes producing stunning upsets, we witnessed the future of the sport unfold before our eyes. We are proud to provide a platform where athletes from every background can compete and excel.”