Dubai [UAE]: India’s premier arm wrestling league, the Pro Panja League, marked a historic leap as it successfully hosted its first-ever international event — the Pro Panja UAE Cup — at the India Club in Dubai.
The event, sanctioned by the Dubai Sports Council and technically overseen by the Emirates Body Building and Fitness Federation, featured fierce matchups between top Indian armwrestlers and challengers from UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Pakistan.
High-Profile Guests & Hosts:
The event was graced by:
- Omar Ali (Ministry of Sports)
- Faisal Alzabi (Head of Emirates Body Building and Fitness Federation)
- Bharat Chachare (CEO, India Club)
- Parvinn Dabass (Actor & Co-founder, Pro Panja League)
- Preeti Jhangiani (Bollywood Star & President, People’s ArmWrestling Federation India)
Key Match Results:
- Talal Ali (Bahrain) def. Arjun Menon (India) – 3-0
- Prasad Kanhangad (UAE) def. Ramboo (UAE) – 3-0
- Umesh Kattuparambil (India) def. Ameer Alturkumani (Kuwait) – 3-0
- Asker Ali (India) def. Ali Sehi (UAE) – 3-0
- Mazahir Saidu (India) def. Umer Awan (Pakistan) – 3-0
India’s Mazahir Saidu delivered a standout performance in the India vs Pakistan face-off, winning 3-0 and later expressing pride in securing victory in what he called “the biggest rivalry in sports.”
Rivalry & Challenges Heat Up:
After his dominant win, Talal Ali (Bahrain’s National Champion and GCC title-holder) challenged India’s Asker Ali, who accepted without hesitation — setting the stage for an exciting future clash.
What They Said:
Parvinn Dabass: “Seeing Indian ArmWrestlers shine on an international platform was a dream come true. The Pro Panja UAE Cup will now be a regular international fixture.”
Preeti Jhangiani: “The electric energy in Dubai proved that this sport is ready to scale even greater heights. We’re dreaming bigger and going global.”
What’s Next?
With the UAE Cup’s success, the Pro Panja League is set to expand globally, promising more international events, intensified rivalries, and growing recognition for Indian arm wrestling.