UPDATED 11th May 2026

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**IFA EUROPEAN ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIP June 11-15, 2026**

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Read all this, the official invitation & check back regularly for updates. 

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Message recieved on 21-1-26:

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My name is Vlad Dan, I am the president of the IFA ROMANIA federation, and I am delighted and honored to announce that in 2026, Romania will host the IFA European Armwrestling Championship! Date: June 11-15, 2026 Location: Codlea, Brașov, Romania We invite you to be our guests in the legendary land of Dracula, just 25 km from his famous castle. We hope to see massive participation from all over Europe, and in return we guarantee impeccable organization and an unforgettable event. Armwrestling at the highest level Sport, passion, and fair play An authentic Romanian experience We look forward to seeing you there!

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REQUIREMENTS FOR UK TEAM:

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UK RESIDENT 5 YEARS PLUS (PROOF REQUIRED). 

COMMITMENT TO PULL FOR UK TEAM & NOT OTHER NATION.

2026 PAA UK & IRELAND ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP PAID. 

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REPUBLIC OF IRELAND RESIDENTS:

Please contact Marian Capla, IFA Treasurer for individual entries as per the invitation instructions.
 

IFA only accept UK team entries via the President (DAN EARTHQUAKE) from 1st MAY to 30th MAY. When electronic entries close, late entries have to be made directly to Marian Capla at double entry fees. 
 

IFA like to use the photo on file for previous competitors. Photos can be taken on day of weigh in if not.  

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UK ENTRY FEES - EUROS have been converted to approximate £. 

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PAA 2026 associate membership (if not already paid) £30

+ £43 per arm per class (Seniors/masters/disabled)

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+£21 per arm per class (Juniors) 

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Read all the entry fee information & weight classes in the official invitation (see button further up)

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If you won a medal at the PAA UK & IRELAND PRO NATIONALS in 2025, or have previously won a medal at IFA (or WAF) EUROPEAN or WORLD Championships PAA will pay your IFA entry fees. PAA associate membership of £30 for 2026 is still payable. 

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To enter, submit the following information via the GET IN TOUCH BUTTON above right:

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FIRST NAME > LAST NAME > GENDER > MASTER/SENIOR/JUNIOR > WEIGHT CATEGORY >LEFT/RIGHT/BOTH ARMS> BIRTH DATE >

 

List MEDALs won in 2025 PAA PRO NATIONALS/previous IFA/WAF EUROS/WORLDS to qualify for IFA fees to be paid by the PAA. 

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It is the responsibility of the puller to familiarise themselves with the rules of competition, doping control measures, travel & accomodation arrangements. These are available on the IFA WEBSITE.

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TEAM TANK TOP to be purchased before going - allow time for postage, check size with supplier, use button below.

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Team entered so far:​​

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Satin Violet

Chaz Dunn

Mark Waldon

Ethan Fisher

Caglayan Ari

Marc Sidney

Maurice McMulkin

Craig Sanders

Noah Burton

Morgan Hennessy

Agy Gorzynska

Alan Milne

Thomas Lilley

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Transport from

Otopeni Airport in Bucharest/Brasov Airport to the Ambient Hotel in Brasov is available if booked in advance - Marian Capla, Secretary of IFA has asked that it is arranged by President of each Federation if required to save multiple enquiries. 

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Transport cost Bucharest - Brașov/Ambient Hotel, 250 lei (50 euros) round trip

Transport cost Brașov Airport - Ambient Hotel, 100 lei (20 euros)

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Use GET IN TOUCH BUTTON once your entry is made if this is something you wish to do. 

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ALAN MILNE had the idea of setting up a whatsapp group for those going to keep in touch with each other. If you want to be added to this send your number via the get in touch button.