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J-K Arm Wrestling Championship: A Big Hit in the Kashmir Valley
The Statesman Bhubaneswar|January 14, 2025
The fifth edition of the Jammu and Kashmir Arm Wrestling State Championship took place in Srinagar at the Sher-e-Kashmir indoor stadium on January 10 and 11, which saw 400 athletes from all over Kashmir participate in the grand event across 40 categories, a release from People's Arm Wrestling Federation India stated.
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Conducted by the Jammu and Kashmir Arm Wrestling Association under the auspices of People's Arm Wrestling Federation India, the competition saw some great duels and power-packed action in what was a defining moment for Panja in Kashmir. After a series of commendable wins, Billa emerged as the 'Champion of Champions' after dominating both, the youth and senior right-hand categories.

Parvinn Dabass, Co-founder of Pro Panja League, was delighted with Billa's performance and remarked that a star was born in Kashmir.

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