Shrimant Jha Wins Silver at Para-Arm Wrestling Cup | 20 Feb 2025
Why in News?
India’s top-ranked para-arm wrestler Shrimant Jha has won a silver medal at the Para-Arm Wrestling Cup 2025 held in Norway.
Key Points
- He was competing in the +85 kg category and defeated Marcin Kaplicki of Poland to secure his place on the podium. John Frevik of Norway clinched the gold.
- Achievements & Rankings:
- This latest win by Shrimant Jha brings his international medal count to an impressive 52.
- He won a gold medal at the Asia Para-Arm Wrestling Championship, 2024 in Uzbekistan, and a Bronze Medal at the Para-Arm Wrestling World Championship in Kazakhstan in September 2023.
Para Arm Wrestling:
- Para Arm Wrestling is a competitive sporting event specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities.
- Asia Para-Arm Wrestling Cup: It is one such prestigious tournament held in different countries, bringing together top para-arm wrestlers from across Asia to compete for titles and recognition.
- India Hosted the Asia Armwrestling Championship 2024.