Arm wrestling
Sport discipline where opponents attempt to pin the other's hand without lifting their elbow
—country of origin
—first recorded
—not on the Olympic programme
—disciplines & variants
1international bodies
Arm wrestling is a strength sport. The sport is governed internationally by World Armwrestling Federation.
Multi-sport events
At other multi-sport games
| Games | Editions | First | Latest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Games | 1 | 2024 | 2024 | 2024 |
World level
World championships
| Championship | Organiser | First held | Every | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Armwrestling Championship | World Armwrestling Federation | 1979 | — | 1 |
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Governance
Governing bodies
What you need
Equipment and playing area
Equipment