It is organized by the World Armwrestling Federation, founded in 1977.
The first WAF World Armwrestling was hosted by John Miazdzyk in Wetaskiwin, Alberta, Canada in 1979.
[1] Medals are awarded separately for right and left hands in every weight class and age groups.
Age groups in 2019 included Sub-Junior (ages 14-15), Juniors (up to 18), Youth (21) Senior (adults), Masters (above 40), Grand Masters (above 50) and Senior Grand Masters (above 60).
The Senior weight classes in 2019:[2] This sports-related article is a stub.