The meeting was attended by Assen Hadjitodorov, President of the World Armwrestling Federation from Bulgaria, and Mircea Simicel Simionescu, General Secretary of the World Armwrestling Federation from Romania. The delegation was hosted by Preeti Jhangiani, President of the Professional Armwrestling Federation of India and Vice President of the Asian Armwrestling Federation, along with Parvinn Dabass, Co-Founder of the Pro Panja League.
As part of the inspection tour, World Armwrestling Federation officials evaluated sporting facilities in both Mumbai and Delhi, which are under consideration as potential host cities for the championship. The visit also included structured discussions with officials of the Paralympic Committee of India, including Vice President Sangwan, Chief Executive Officer Rahul Swami, and Paralympic Sports Specialist Manish Rana, focusing on organizational preparedness, institutional support, and the development of para armwrestling in India.
Following the inspection, the World Armwrestling Federation confirmed that all required technical standards have been met. The federation noted that India possesses the necessary infrastructure, including major international airport connectivity, online visa facilitation, and all essential elements required to successfully host a global sporting event of this scale.
Assen Hadjitodorov stated that India has demonstrated strong capability and commitment in hosting international competitions, referencing the successful organization of the Asian Armwrestling and Para Armwrestling Championship the previous year. He added that the infrastructure, organizational strength, and overall preparedness inspire confidence that the 2026 World Championships will be conducted at the highest standard, while also thanking Parvinn Dabass and Preeti Jhangiani for their hospitality.
Preeti Jhangiani described the inspection as a proud moment, stating that hosting the delegation reinforces India’s readiness to stage the global championship. She expressed gratitude for the support and encouragement extended by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, stating it strengthens confidence in delivering a world-class event.
Parvinn Dabass emphasized that the inspection marks a significant milestone for armwrestling in India, noting that governmental support and positive feedback from the World Armwrestling Federation motivate the organizers to deliver an international-standard tournament for athletes, fans, and participating nations.
Preeti Jhangiani and Parvinn Dabass are scheduled to attend the European Armwrestling Championships in Budapest in May, where they will present India’s hosting preparations to participating European nations ahead of the 2026 World Championships.
The visit concludes with India emerging as a strong contender to host a major global sporting event, backed by confirmed technical readiness and international federation confidence.
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