{
  "id": 3476186,
  "title": "Pro Panja League x IAMGAME Championship: India’s Top Armwrestlers Battle For Glory As Shubham Nishad Clinches Champion Of Champions Title",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/pro-panja-league-x-iamgame-championship-indias-top-armwrestlers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T08:46:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/sports/pro-panja-league-x-iamgame-championship-indias-top-armwrestlers-battle-for-glory-as-shubham-nishad-clinches-champion-of-champions-title"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New Delhi - The Pro Panja League x IAMGAME Championship united India's top armwrestlers at Bharat Mandapam, with Shubham Nishad crowned Champion of Champions after besting Rihaan in the finals. Over 300 athletes participated, showcasing the sport's growing community, with Pro Panja League athletes making a strong presence felt. The event also honored Pro Panja League with the Best Emerging League award. In the 60 KG category, Naveen claimed victory; Shubham Nishad secured gold in the 70 KG; Rihaan won the 80 KG; and Ayush Negi claimed the top spot in the 80+ KG category. Highlights included marquee Mega Matches, with Rahul Kumar defeating Mohit Kumar 3-0 and Asian Champion Ajay Bhati overpowering Junior World Champion Rajbir Nanda 3-0. Pro Panja League Co-Founder Parvinn Dabass expressed enthusiasm for the competition's impact on athletes' careers and the sport's growth. PAFI President Preeti Jhangiani praised the championship as a brilliant display of India's armwrestling talent and potential for future growth.",
  "summary": "New Delhi: The Pro Panja League x IAMGAME Championship brought together some of India’s finest armwrestling talent at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, with Shubham Nishad emerging as the Champion of Champions after defeating Rihaan in the final. 'Letting Them Get Away': Sanjay Manjrekar Calls For Stricter Punishments After Jaiswal Escapes Ban After Headbutt The championship witnessed a huge turnout,…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}