First ever. Your chance to make history.
The International Federation of Armwrestling (IFA) and the Azerbaijan Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness proudly invite you to the first-ever IFA Team World Armwrestling Championships. This spectacular event will bring together 16 national teams from IFA member countries to decide which of them is the strongest.
Five pullers. One team.
Each team fields one athlete in each of the five categories. All matches are pulled with the right hand.
4 baskets → 4 groups
Registered teams are divided into 4 baskets based on their results at the 2026 IFA World and European Championships. The four best teams go into basket A, the next four into basket B, and so on. Each group receives one team from each basket, and two teams from the same nation cannot be drawn into the same group. The draw takes place on weigh-in day in front of all team captains.
Round robin, 3 games each
Every team plays every other team in its group. Each game consists of 3 matches in each of the 5 categories – 15 matches in total. The team that wins more matches gets 2 points, the losing team gets 0. The top two teams from each group advance to the quarterfinals.
Quarterfinals to the final
Five days in Baku
The first 16 teams get in
Only teams with a complete roster are eligible to compete. If fewer than 16 nations register, additional teams from nations that have already registered may apply (e.g. Poland 1, Poland 2…).
Your registration must contain
Teams, groups & results
Team cards are published here as rosters are confirmed. Groups are drawn on Friday 27 November, and results are published during and after the competition.
Before you pull
Weigh-in
- Starts at 09:00 on Friday 27 November.
- The weigh-in order will be published at least two days before the teams arrive.
- The team captain must be present during the weigh-in to manage the team and assist the weigh-in staff.
- Each competitor must bring a passport or photo ID showing their country of residence.
Dress code
- All team jerseys must be identical in style and design.
- The country name or logo must appear on the front or back of the shirt. The national federation logo, flag and athlete’s name are also allowed.
- Sponsor logos may be placed freely but must not cover the country name or logo.
- Long sports pants are required. No shorts.
Awards & media
- 1st, 2nd and 3rd place: cup, medals and diplomas.
- No participation fee.
- The Championships will be broadcast on television.
- By taking part, athletes consent to the use of their image, likeness and name to promote the Championships, and agree to provide photos and other materials needed for the promotional campaign.
Hosted by the organizer
The organizer covers athletes’ accommodation from 26 to 30 November 2026 with breakfast and dinner, as well as airport–hotel–airport transfers.
A modern 3-star hotel overlooking the Caspian Sea, with an indoor pool, fitness centre and spa. The competition venue at National Flag Square is just 550 m away, and the Old Town is 3.5 km away.
Elektra Events Hall
National Flag Square, AZ1003 Baku, AzerbaijanHeydar Aliyev Intl. · GYD
About 30 km – 30 to 40 minutes by car. The organizer provides transfers from the airport to the hotel and back.Baku, the pearl of the Caspian
Azerbaijan, a country of ten million people, lies at the crossroads of Europe and Asia on the shores of the Caspian Sea. It is a land of fire and contrasts, where East meets West and modernity blends with a rich history.
Baku seamlessly blends the oriental charm of the Old City (Icherisheher), a UNESCO World Heritage site, with modern skyscrapers such as the Flame Towers. Walking through the historic streets, visitors can admire landmarks like the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, the Maiden Tower, and bustling bazaars filled with the aromas of spices and local delicacies.
Organizing committee
8032 Zurich, Switzerland contact@ifa-armwrestling.com marian.capla@armsportfederation.com
AZ1010 Baku, Azerbaijan +994 12 511 65 33 azfbbf@gmail.com