WAF World Armwrestling Championships 2026: Singapore Athletes, Express Your Interest Now
Interested in representing Singapore on the world stage? The 47th WAF World Armwrestling Championships will take place in Delhi, India, from 26 October to 7 November 2026. Hotel and airport transfer reservations and payment are due on 26 September.
Expression-of-interest deadline: 24 September 2026 at 11:59 pm Singapore time (SGT). Please email singaporearmwrestling@gmail.com by this deadline.
This gives SGAW time to review interested athletes, confirm our selections and coordinate the necessary hotel and airport transfer arrangements before the organiser’s 26 September deadline.
Singapore Armwrestling (SGAW) invites interested Singaporean athletes to contact us promptly for consideration for selection.
Only Singapore citizens will be considered. For selected athletes, SGAW will sponsor the registration fee for every eligible competition class and arm they enter.
Expressing interest does not guarantee selection or a competition place.
Represent Singapore on the world stage
Hosted by the People’s Armwrestling Federation of India, the championships will take place at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi, with competition across sub-junior, junior, youth, senior and masters divisions.
This is an opportunity to test your preparation against international competition, gain experience and represent Singapore alongside fellow athletes.
Act now: booking and payment deadline is 26 September
The organiser requires hotel and airport transfer reservations and payment by 26 September 2026. Accommodation bookings must be coordinated through the national federation.
Contact us promptly so there is time to discuss selection, confirm your arrangements and coordinate bookings. After the deadline, accommodation prices may increase by 25%, and availability cannot be guaranteed. Return airport transfers rise from €40 to €60 per person when booked late.
Although WAF’s online team registration closes on 14 October, hotel and transfer arrangements must be made earlier.
When do you need to be there?
You do not necessarily need to stay for the entire championship. The organiser lists these default accommodation periods. All dates below are in 2026.
Masters: 27–30 October (3 nights)
Check-in: 27 October.
Weigh-in: 28 October.
Competition: 29 October, both arms.
Check-out: 30 October.
Sub-juniors, juniors and youth: 28 October–1 November (4 nights)
Check-in: 28 October.
Weigh-in: 29 October.
Left-arm competition: 30 October.
Right-arm competition: 31 October.
Check-out: 1 November.
Seniors: 1–7 November (6 nights)
Check-in: 1 November.
Weigh-in: 2 November.
Left-arm competition: 3–4 November, split by weight class.
Right-arm competition: 5–6 November, split by weight class.
Check-out: 7 November.
These are the organiser’s default stays. Athletes entering more than one age division may need a longer stay and additional weigh-ins. Confirm your competition categories and travel dates with SGAW before booking flights.
Who can be considered?
Only Singapore citizens will be considered for selection to represent Singapore. The championship programme includes sub-junior, junior, youth, senior and masters divisions. Your appropriate age division, weight class and eligibility will need to be confirmed during the entry process.
If you are interested but unsure which category applies to you, include your age and intended weight class in your email to SGAW.
Apply for your own India visa
Interested Singaporeans must apply for their own visa to India. Use the official government portal and ensure your application reflects your purpose of travel as a competition participant.
India’s official e-Visa guidance lists sports-related activities under the e-Business visa category. Supporting documents include an invitation from the relevant Indian sports federation and approval from India’s Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. Coordinate with SGAW on obtaining the organiser’s supporting documents and confirming the appropriate application route.
Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs advises Singaporeans to obtain the appropriate visa and secure approval before departing for India. Apply promptly once your participation and supporting documents are confirmed; approval and processing times are not guaranteed.
Accommodation and airport transfers
Official hotel rates are in euros, per person, per night:
3-star: €45 sharing a double room, or €75 in a single room. Breakfast included.
4-star: €60 sharing a double room, or €100 in a single room. Breakfast included.
5-star Leela, the main venue hotel: €110 sharing a double room, or €175 in a single room. Breakfast, lunch and dinner included; drinks excluded.
For an athlete sharing a double room, accommodation for the default stay totals:
Masters, 3 nights: €135 at 3-star; €180 at 4-star; €330 at Leela.
Sub-juniors, juniors and youth, 4 nights: €180 at 3-star; €240 at 4-star; €440 at Leela.
Seniors, 6 nights: €270 at 3-star; €360 at 4-star; €660 at Leela.
These totals are calculated from the published nightly rates. They exclude flights, airport transfers, visa costs, meals not included in your chosen package and other expenses.
Return transfers between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and the official hotels cost €40 per person when booked by the deadline. Rooms are subject to availability. Confirm accommodation, payment and cancellation conditions with SGAW before committing funds.
SGAW will sponsor selected athletes’ registration fees
For selected athletes, SGAW will cover the registration fee for every eligible competition class and arm they enter.
The invitation lists senior registration at €50 per class, per arm, and junior registration at €30 per class, per arm. Eligible entries must be confirmed through the team registration process.
The package also lists a separate €50 athlete licence fee. The sponsorship announced here covers competition registration fees; it does not include this separate licence fee, accommodation, flights, transfers or visa costs.
Email SGAW to express your interest
Use the subject line “WAF Worlds 2026 – Expression of Interest” and include:
Your name and confirmation of Singapore citizenship.
Your age and intended weight class.
Whether you wish to compete with your left arm, right arm or both.
Your competition experience.
Your availability for the relevant travel dates.
Expressions of interest must reach SGAW by 24 September 2026 at 11:59 pm Singapore time (SGT). The organiser’s hotel and airport transfer reservation and payment deadline remains 26 September 2026.
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Event schedules and accommodation rates are based on the organiser’s 2026 invitation package and remain subject to confirmation.
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