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• 20 Feb 2025

Shrimant Jha Wins Silver at Para-Arm Wrestling Cup

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.