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Arm Wrestling is a 1985 [1] arcade game developed by Nintendo and released only in North America.As a spin-off of the Punch-Out!! series, and created by the same development team, Arm Wrestling has many of the same features, such as a dual-monitor system and quirky computer opponents.
World Armwrestling Championships is the main arm wrestling championship in the World. It is organized by the World Armwrestling Federation , founded in 1977. The first WAF World Armwrestling was hosted by John Miazdzyk in Wetaskiwin , Alberta , Canada in 1979.
Arm wrestling in the United States was formerly also called "Indian arm wrestling"; some sources suggest the practice originated amongst Native American peoples such as the Lenape. A similar sport, "Indian hand wrestling", attested from the early 20th century and commonly ascribed Native American origins, was conducted standing upright.
Levan Saginashvili, nicknamed the Georgian Hulk, is a Georgian professional arm-wrestler who holds the World's number 1 ranking on the Right Hand. Winner of the World Armwrestling Championship seven times, the European arm-wrestling championship six times, the Vendetta Top 8 four times, and the current holder of the East vs West Super Heavyweight Championship, Saginashvili is widely regarded ...
World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) is the international governing organization for the sport of arm wrestling, established in 1977. WAF is WADA Code Compliant. The WAF is the main organizer of the World Armwrestling Championships, which is held every year. Official programme has 36 events for senior athletes. [2]
Devon Larratt (born 24 April 1975) is a Canadian professional armwrestler, content creator, and a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces. [3] [4] Considered to be one of the best arm wrestlers in the world and as of the King Of The Table 7 event, the title holder of the best arm wrestler in North America, he has collaborated to popularize the sport to a wider audience.
Event Gold Silver Bronze 50 kg Nazira Ziyadulla Kazakhstan Babaieva, Snizhana Switzerland Nodia, Mariam Georgia 55 kg Ayane Takenaka Japan Zhanna Kaztuganova Kazakhstan
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