IFA WORLD ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
26 October – 01 November 2025, Baku, Azerbaijan
SCHEDULE OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
SUNDAY 26.10.2025
Teams arrival (all day)
MONDAY 27.10.2025 (Golden Coast Hotel)
09:00 a.m – Team registration and weigh in all Junior up 15, 18, 21, Masters, Grand Masters, Senior Grand Masters, Ultra Grand Masters (For more details check section Registration and Weigh in procedure)
10:00 a.m. – Referee seminar (At the VENUE)
05:00 p.m. – IFA Congress meeting (Hotel King Saron Club Marmara)
TUESDAY 28.10.2025 (At the VENUE)
09:00 a.m – Opening ceremony – teams presentation
LEFT HAND – all Junior and Master classes (Detailed time schedule will be published after Weigh in)
03:00 pm – Finals & Awards & Doping control
WEDNESDAY 29.10.2025 (At the VENUE)
09:00 a.m – RIGHT HAND – all Junior and Master classes (Detailed time schedule will be published after Weigh in)
09:00 a.m – Weigh in all Senior and Disabled classes
For more details check section Registration & Weigh in procedure Beginning of Break-Weigh-ins for the athletes competing in BOTH JR./Masters &SR/Disabled
03:00 pm – Finals & Awards & Doping control
THURSDAY 30.10.2025 (At the VENUE)
09:00 a.m – LEFT HAND – all Senior and Disabled classes (Detailed time schedule will be published after Weigh in)
03:00 pm – Finals & Awards & Doping control
FRIDAY 31.10.2025 (At the VENUE)
09:00 a.m – RIGHT HAND – all Senior and Disabled classes (Detailed time schedule will be published after Weigh in)
03:00 pm – Finals & Awards & Doping control
SATURDAY 01.11.2025
Teams departure (all day)
WEIGHT and AGE CLASSES:
JUNIOR UP 15 (Born 2010 or later):
Boys: – 57, 63, 78, +78 kg
Girls: – 55, 63, +63 kg
JUNIOR UP 18 (Born 2009 – 2007):
Boys: – 63, 70, 78, 86, +86 kg
Girls: – 63, 70, +70 kg
JUNIOR UP 21 (Born 2006 – 2004):
Men: – 63, 70, 78, 86, 95, +95 kg
Women: – 63, 70, +70 kg
SENIORS:
Men: -57, 63, 70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
Women: – 52, 57, 63, 70, 78, +78 kg
MASTERS (Born 1985 – 1974):
Men: – 70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
Women: – 63, 78, +78 kg
GRAND MASTERS (Born 1975 – 1964):
Men: – 70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
Women: – 70, +70 kg
SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (Born 1965 – 1954):
Men: – 70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
ULTRA GRAND MASTERS (Born 1955 and sooner):
Men: – 78, +78 kg
DISABLED CLASSES
Physical Impairment Standing:
Men: – 65, 80, 95, +95 kg
Women: – 60, 65, +65 kg
Physical Impairment Sitting:
Men: – 55, 70, 86, +86 kg
Women: – 60, +60 kg
Junior 23
Physical Impairment Standing:
Men: – Open
Women: – Open
Junior 23
Physical Impairment Sitting:
Men: – Open
Women: – Open
Visual Standing:
Men: – 86, +86 kg
Women: – Open
Hearing Standing:
Men: – 70, 95, +95 kg
Women: – Open
AWARDS:
INDIVIDUAL CLASSES:
1st, 2nd, 3rd places medal and diploma for all classes
TEAMS:
1st, 2nd, 3rd places medal and diploma for following classes:
ALL Junior left and right hand classes men and women U15, U18, U21
ALL Senior left and right hand classes men and women
ALL Masters left and right hand classes men and women (Except UltraGM)
ALL Disabled left and right hand classes men and women
ALL CLASSES Junior, Senior, Masters, Disabled left and right hand, men and women
TEAM CLASSIFICATION AND POINTS DISTRIBUTION:
According IOC rules, team classification is based on gold, silver and bronze medals won by
the team. Points are not awarded for Ultra Grand Masters.
If two teams have the same number of gold, silver or bronze medals (depends on place), the
following point system will be used:
1st place – 10 points
2nd place – 7 points
3rd place – 5 points
4th place – 4 points
5th place – 3 points
6th place – 2 points
7th place – 1 point
REGISTRATION AND WEIGH IN PROCEDURE:
Registration will be available online at a later date. Please email IFA for more information
There are two ways of registrations – TEAMS and INDIVIDUALS
TEAM REGISTRATION:
Whole team must be registered by the team’s responsible official.
LINK: https://armwrestling.com.pl/auth/sign-in
INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION:
For athletes from countries with no official member federation an INDIVIDUAL
REGISTRATION must be emailed to Marian Capla. They cannot register online.
Please send email to marian.capla@armsportfederation.com with following details:
Name:
Surname:
Country:
Age group:
Weight classes:
Left/right hand: choose one or both hands
MULTIPLE ENTRIES REGISTRATION:
U15 athletes can not register in U18 and U21 classes.
U18 can not register in U21 classes.
U18 and U21 and Masters can register in Senior classes.
Masters and Juniors can only enter one age division.
Disabled athletes can register in any class if the Classification Panel approve it.
FEES:
Junior fee: 20,- EUR / 25,- USD per class per arm
Senior fee: 40,- EUR/ 50,- USD per class per arm
Master fee: 40,- EUR/ 50,- USD per class per arm
Disabled fee: 20,- EUR/ 25,- USD per class per arm
Multiple enties means multiple fees paid according to the fees structure above.
For competitors with Individual IFA membership, additional membership fee 20,-EUR/25,-
USD will be required!
Late registration means doubling the entry fees.
DRESS CODE – Competitors:
Team shirts are the property of national teams. National federations may decide what to put
on them. IFA only requires that the name or logo of the country be placed on the back or front
of the shirt. The competitor shirt may also have the National Association logo and country flag
on them. The jersey may also have the player’s name and surname (usually on the
back). Sponsor logos can be placed freely. They cannot cover national country logo or name.
LONG Sports Pants are also a requirement, NO Shorts.
WEIGH-IN PROCEDURE:
Each of Weigh-in days: starts at 09:00 am
Weigh in order will be published at least two-days prior to teams arrival.
Weigh in order depends on the exact date and time when Registration form is SENT online to
the Organization committee.
Team captain has to be present during weigh in to manage his/her team and to be helpful to
the weigh in staff.
Each competitor must have passport or ID with picture and country of residence with him/her
during the weigh in procedure.
Weigh-in order DAY 1: Monday. October 27, 2025 – Juniors and Masters
U15, U18, U21 ladies from the lowest to the highest class.
Masters Ladies from the lightest to heaviest classes.
U15, U18, U21 men from the lowest to the highest class.
Masters Men from the ligtest to the heaviest classes.
Weigh-in order DAY 2: Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – Senior and Disabled
Disabled ladies from the lowest to the highest class, Senior ladies from the lowest to the
highest class, disabled men from the lowest to the highest class, senior men from the
lowest to the highest class
Second weigh-ins for the athletes competing in BOTH JR./Masters & SR/Disabled
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Every puller has possibility to make official weigh in two times only.
To check weight a test scales will be provided near the weigh in room.
The second weigh in is possible in between other countries only.
The competitor can compete in his/her weight class or one class higher.
PLACE OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS:
Events Hall – Jolly Joker Baku
State flag square
AZ1003 Baku, Azerbaijan
www.jollyjoker.az
AIRPORT:
Heydar Aliyev International Airport
Baku, Azerbaijan
IATA: GYD / ICAO: UBBB
TRANSFER:
A I R P O R T – H O T E L – A I R P O R T
Transfer from the airport to the hotel will be 15€.
30€ from the airport to the hotel and back per each guest.
Contacts for transportation and hotels:
Bakhtiar Ibrahimli, bakhtiyaribrahimli@gmail.com
Samir Babayev, sbabayev757@gmail.com
VISA PROCEDURE:
For those of you who need an invitation to be able to get a visa please contact by:
e-mail: jamil.bunyataliyev@gmail.com
In order to receive the invitation letter, the participants must send to e-mail the following
information by: jamil.bunyataliyev@gmail.com
First name / Last name / Date of birth / Passport No / Passport Expiring date
Copy of passport is necessary for VISA requirements.
HOTELS AND TRANSPORT INFORMATION
Golden Coast Hotel
Mikail Useynov Street 14
Baku AZ1003, Azerbaijan
www.goldencoast.az
Reservations:
Bakhtiar Ibrahimli: bakhtiyaribrahimli@gmail.com
Samir Babayev: sbabayev757@gmail.com
Standard rooms – 80€ / person / day
(two meals a day: breakfast and dinner)
Studio rooms – 100€ / person / day
(two meals a day: breakfast and dinner)
Junior suite rooms – 120€ / person / day
(two meals a day: breakfast and dinner)
Distance to Events Hall – Jolly Joker Baku: on foot 10 – 15 minutes (about 1 km)
Distance to Heydar Aliyev International Airport: on car 30 – 40 minutes (about 30 km)
This modern 3-star hotel with views of the Caspian Sea is located in Baku. It features an indoor pool, a fitness
center and a spacious spa.Guests can enjoy regional and international specialties at the Golden Coast Hotel’s
restaurant.In addition, you will enjoy a wide selection of drinks, which you can order at the bar and on the
outdoor terrace.The spacious, air-conditioned rooms are decorated in a classic style. They feature a TV with
satellite channels, a seating area and a private bathroom with slippers.The spa area includes a sauna, steam
room and massage room. The Old Town is 3.5 km from the Golden Coast Hotel, and the National Flag Square
is just 550 metres away. Free parking is available on site.
Sapphire Bayi Hotel
Mikayil Useynov Street 3
Baku AZ1003, Azerbaijan
www.sapphire.az
Reservations:
Bakhtiar Ibrahimli: bakhtiyaribrahimli@gmail.com
Samir Babayev: sbabayev757@gmail.com
Standard rooms – 80€ / person / day
(two meals a day: breakfast and dinner)
Studio rooms – 100€ / person / day
(two meals a day: breakfast and dinner)
Junior suite rooms – 120€ / person / day
(two meals a day: breakfast and dinner)
Distance to Events Hall – Jolly Joker Baku: on foot 10 minutes (about 0,8 km)
Distance to Heydar Aliyev International Airport: on car 30 – 40 minutes (about 30 km)
Luxury “Sapphire Bayil” hotel is located on the territory of the Sabail district, in the village with a centuries-
old history of Bayil. The hallmark of the hotel is an interior that professionally combines European and
national styles with pronounced features of restraint, nobility and harmony. Presentable look of “Sapphire
Bayil” conquers visitors from the first minutes with aristocratic luxury and simplicity at the same time.
The hotel is suitable both for travelers whose purpose is to visit the sights of Baku, and for business
people. At the hotel “Sapphire Bayil”, shrouded in an atmosphere of ease, each guest will feel as
comfortable as possible!
Sapphire Marine Hotel
Namiq Guliyev Street 24
Baku AZ1000, Azerbaijan
www.goldencoast.az
Reservations:
Bakhtiar Ibrahimli: bakhtiyaribrahimli@gmail.com
Samir Babayev: sbabayev757@gmail.com
Standard rooms – 80€ / person / day
(two meals a day: breakfast and dinner)
Studio rooms – 100€ / person / day
(two meals a day: breakfast and dinner)
Junior suite rooms – 120€ / person / day
(two meals a day: breakfast and dinner)
Distance to Events Hall – Jolly Joker Baku: on foot about 70 minutes (about 5,6 km)
Distance to Events Hall – Jolly Joker Baku: on car about 10 minutes (about 5,6 km)
Distance to Heydar Aliyev International Airport: on car 30 – 40 minutes (about 30 km)
“Sapphire Marine” is a luxurious five-star hotel located in the resort village of Shikhov within walking
distance from the beach area. Most of the rooms offer a delightful panoramic view of the endless sea, and
the presence of balconies with a terrace is an excellent solution for spending cozy evenings, meeting the
sunset. The “Sapphire Marine” hotel offers a restaurant, lobby bar, fitness room, meeting room, SPA and
swimming pool.
ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITTEE:
International Federation of Armwrestling
Hegibachstrasse 47
8032 Zurich, Switzerland
contac@ifa-armwrestling.com
Azerbaijan Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness
Nizami str. 164 B, AZ1010 Baku, Azerbaijan
Phone: +994 12 511 65 33
President, Organizer
Rauf Bunyataliyev
azfbbf@gmail.com
PRESS OFFICE:
Denise Wattles
ifageneralsecretary@gmail.com
ABOUT Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan is a ten-million-strong country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, on the shores of the Caspian Sea. It is a land of fire and contrasts, where East
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ABOUT Baku
Baku – The Pearl of Azerbaijan on the Caspian Sea
Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, is a dynamic and modern city that mesmerizes with its contrast between history and futuristic architecture. Located on the shores of the Caspian Sea, it is the largest city in the Caucasus region and one of the most important cultural, economic, and sporting hubs in this part of the world.
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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. On the other hand, the modern district is known for its bold architecture, symbolized by the futuristic Heydar Aliyev Center, designed by Zaha Hadid. The city pulses with life thanks to its numerous art galleries, museums, and major cultural and sporting events.
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