IFA - The International Federation of Armwrestling

The International Federation of Armwrestling (IFA) is a democratic non-profit sports organization headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland. Founded by Finland, Poland, and Ukraine, the IFA is dedicated to advancing the armwrestling sports discipline on a global scale. With a focus on comprehensive development, the federation actively promotes armwrestling through various communication channels and media platforms. As a representative body, the IFA champions the interests of National Federations in dealings with international and national government organizations, including the prestigious International Olympic Committee. Emphasizing inclusivity, the federation encourages the development of amateur armwrestling for individuals of all ages, nationalities, religions, genders, and races. The IFA plays a crucial role in standardizing competition rules and safety standards for armwrestling training and competitions worldwide. It organizes and oversees prestigious events such as the World Armwrestling Championship, along with National and Continental qualifying championships.