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Jagraon Youth Claims World Armwrestling Silver
4 Nov
Summary
- Harkomal Singh Gill won silver in the 85kg youth category.
- The championship featured over 1,700 athletes from 60+ countries.
- Gill began armwrestling competitively in 2023.
Harkomal Singh Gill, a 20-year-old armwrestler from Jagraon, has earned a silver medal at the World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) World Armwrestling Championship 2026. The event took place in Delhi on October 31.
Gill achieved his podium finish in the 85-kg youth category. The championship was a significant international competition, drawing more than 1,700 participants from over 60 nations.
Gill's journey into the sport began in 2023, initially taking up gym training for fitness. He comes from a family with a sporting background, as his father is a former international hockey player.
CT University celebrated Gill's accomplishment, emphasizing the institution's commitment to nurturing student talent. Officials expressed pride in his success and hope it encourages greater participation in competitive sports among students.
