National armwrestling championship

Asian Armwrestling Cup: The dominance of the Indian Armwrestlers was once again in the spotlight as the Indian contingent showcased an unparalleled display of skill and determination, clinching an outstanding 9 medals at the recently concluded Asian Armwrestling Cup 2023.

This remarkable feat not only underscores India’s prowess in the sport but also solidifies its place among the elite in the Asian Armwrestling circuit.

The Indian contingent won a total of 9 medals, which include 3 Gold, 2 Silver and 4 Bronze Medals. The contingent was captained by para-athlete BV Srinivas, possibly the first time an Indian sports contingent has been led by a para-athlete. Srinivas has been into Armwrestling for the past four years and is a personal fitness trainer with his own start up 'BVS Fitness Source'. He won the Silver medal in Disabled Standing Category in 2019 National Armwrestling Championship in Bhilai and stood 4th in World Armwrestling Championship in Romania in 2019.