The 47th World Armwrestling and 28th World Para Armwrestling Championships were inaugurated in Delhi with ministers Kiren Rijiju and Anurag Thakur. Hosted by the People's Armwrestling Federation under Preeti Jhangiani and Parvinn Dabass, the event draws over 1,700 participants from 60+ countries, includes cultural performances, a Parade of Nations and a Pro Panja League exhibition, running Oct 29, Nov 7, 2026.