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World Armwrestling Championships is the mainarm wrestling championship in the World. It is organized by theWorld Armwrestling Federation, founded in 1977. The first WAF World Armwrestling was hosted by John Miazdzyk inWetaskiwin,Alberta, Canada, in 1979.[1]
Medals are awarded separately for right and left hands in every weight class and age groups.Age groups in 2019 included Sub-Junior (ages 14-15), Juniors (up to 18), Youth (21) Senior (adults), Masters (above 40), Grand Masters (above 50) and Senior Grand Masters (above 60). The Senior weight classes in 2019:[2]
| Men | Women |
|---|---|
| –55 kg | –50 kg |
| 60 kg | 55 kg |
| 65 kg | 60 kg |
| 70 kg | 65 kg |
| 75 kg | 70 kg |
| 80 kg | 80 kg |
| 85 kg | 90 kg |
| 90 kg | +90 kg |
| 100 kg | |
| 110 kg | |
| +110 kg |
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