2026 IFA World Armwrestling Championships Set for Tsuchiura, Japan

The International Federation of Armwrestling (IFA), in collaboration with the Japan Arm Wrestling Association (JAWA), is excited to invite competitors to the 2026 IFA World Armwrestling Championships, taking place from September 22 to 28 in Tsuchiura, Japan. This prestigious event will welcome federations that are members of the IFA as well as individual athletes from countries that do not have a national federation affiliated with the IFA.

The championships will be open to all divisions, including juniors, masters, seniors, and athletes with disabilities, ensuring a comprehensive representation of the sport. Importantly, the event will be subject to doping controls, emphasizing the commitment of the IFA to maintain integrity and fairness in competition.

Each national federation that is a member of the IFA will be responsible for registering their athletes, with no restrictions on the number of competitors allowed from a single nation within each category. For athletes from nations lacking an IFA-affiliated national federation, individual membership is available, allowing them to participate in this global sporting event.

The schedule for the championships includes team arrivals throughout the day on September 22, followed by team registration and weigh-ins for junior categories and masters. A referee seminar and the IFA Congress meeting will also be held on the first day. The opening ceremony will feature presentations of teams and competitions for left-hand categories in juniors and masters.

Finals for various categories will take place daily, with awards and doping control following each event. The detailed schedule ensures that all participants have the opportunity to compete fairly and showcase their skills. The event will conclude with team departures on September 28.

This championship not only highlights the growth of arm wrestling on a global scale but also provides a platform for athletes to demonstrate their strength and technique in a competitive environment. For more information, visit the official JAWA website.