Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Shubham Nishad Wins Champion of Champions Armwrestling Title
The championship was a major armwrestling event held in New Delhi.
More than 300 athletes competed.
Shubham Nishad won the 70-kilogram category.
He then defeated Rihaan in the final Champion of Champions contest.
Rihaan had won the 80-kilogram category.
Ayush Negi won the heaviest, 80-plus-kilogram category.
Rahul Kumar and Ajay Bhati also won special Mega Matches.
Organizers said the event helped athletes gain experience and showed that Indian armwrestling is growing.
Shubham Nishad defeated Rihaan in the final to win the Champion of Champions title.
More than 300 athletes competed at the Pro Panja League x IAMGAME Championship in New Delhi.
Naveen, Shubham Nishad, Rihaan and Ayush Negi won the 60 kg, 70 kg, 80 kg and 80+ kg categories respectively.
Rahul Kumar and Asian Champion Ajay Bhati each won their Mega Match 3-0.
The Pro Panja League received an award in the Best Emerging League category.
- Who
- More than 300 athletes competed, with Shubham Nishad defeating Rihaan in the final.
- What
- The Pro Panja League x IAMGAME Championship was held, including category contests, Mega Matches and a Champion of Champions final.
- When
- The article does not specify the event date.
- Where
- Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, India.
- Why
- The event showcased Indian armwrestling talent and provided athletes with opportunities to compete, gain exposure and build their careers.
- Champion of Champions
- Shubham Nishad defeated Rihaan in the final.
- Participants
- More than 300 athletes took part.
- 60 kg winner
- Naveen
- 70 kg winner
- Shubham Nishad
- 80 kg winner
- Rihaan
- 80+ kg winner
- Ayush Negi
- Mega Match results
- Rahul Kumar defeated Mohit Kumar 3-0, while Ajay Bhati defeated Rajbir Nanda 3-0.
- League award
- The Pro Panja League won in the Best Emerging League category.