Mumbai News, 03 Aug 2022 : Mr Parvin Dabas was awarded with the prestigious Golden Medal by the Asian Arm Wrestling Federation (AAF) President Mr Jeenbek Mukambetov at the Ranking Tournament at Lakshmibai National Institute of Physical Education in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh on Friday. The Golden Medal is the highest incentive award approved by the World Arm-wrestling Federation (WAF) given to arm wrestling leagues.
Jeenbek Mukambetov, added value to the event by praising Mr Parvin Dabas’ endeavours in popularising the sport of arm-wrestling in India and Asia, and organising an arm-wrestling event of such a high magnitude and level of competition with over 600 arm-wrestlers registering their name for the Pro Panja Ranking tournament this year
Grateful on receiving the medal, Mr Parvin Dabas said, “It is a great honour for me to receive this prestigious global honour in the sport of arm-wrestling within just two years of being associated with the sport. I feel elated to be recognised by the Asian Arm Wrestling Federation and the World Arm-Wrestling Federation, and it is a proud moment for all of us at Pro Panja. Our hard work will only increase from here on as we strive to take arm-wrestling even higher in the years to come.”
USA’s legendary arm-wrestler Michael ‘The Monster’ Todd flew down to kick start the tournament on Friday July 22nd, where he shared interesting tips with the budding athletes of India.
