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Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse visits World Arm-wrestling Championships, lauds arrangements made by the organisers in New Delhi. Photo credit: Image Source: IANS

Union Minister Raksha Khadse Visits World Arm-wrestling Championships, Lauds Arrangements

By IANS News November 03, 2026 • 18:38 PM View: 16

Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse: Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse on Tuesday visited the venue for the 47th World Arm-wrestling and 28th World Para Arm-wrestling Championships 2026 in New Delhi, extending her best wishes to participants from more than 60 countries and describing India’s first-ever hosting of the global event as a “very big opportunity”.

The championships, being held at the Leela Ambience Convention Hotel from October 29 to November 6, have brought together more than 1,700 athletes, officials and supporters, making it one of the largest international arm-wrestling events staged to date.