Description
Schedule:
| Thursday 9th of April | ||
| Bus from Bergen Airport Flesland to the Eidfjord Hotel | ||
| Friday 10th of April | ||
| 06:30 - 09:30 | Breakfast | Eidfjord Hotel, Lægreidsvegen 7, 5783 Eidfjord, Norway |
| 19:00 - 21:00 | SuperMatches | Eidfjordhallen, Skulevegen 6, 5783 Eidfjord, Norway |
| 19:00 - 22:00 | Weight-in | Eidfjordhallen |
| Saturday 11th of April | ||
| 07:00 - 10:30 | Breakfast | Eidfjord Hotel |
| 08:00 - 08:30 | Weight-in | Eidfjordhallen |
| 10:00 | Opening and start of the event | Eidfjordhallen |
| 16:00 | Prize ceremony | Eidfjordhallen |
| 20:00 - 23:00 | Afterpull | Eidfjordhallen |
| Sunday 12th of April | ||
| 08:00 - 10:30 | Breakfast | Eidfjord Hotel |
| 09:00 | Bus from Eidfjord Hotel to Bergen Airport Flesland |
Weight classes (left and right hand):
Each individual athlete can compete in the weight class they weigh in OR the class above. You can participate in all the categories you are qualified for in terms of gender and age.
Sub-junior (13 - 15 years in 2026), girls: -50, -60, -70, +70 kg
Sub-junior (13 - 15 years in 2026), boys: -60, -70, -80, +80 kg
Junior18 (14 - 18 years in 2026), girls: -55, -65, -75, +75 kg
Junior18 (14 - 18 years in 2026), boys: -65, -75, -85, +85 kg
Junior23 (15 - 23 years in 2026), girls: -65, -75, -85, +85 kg
Junior23 (15 - 23 years in 2026), boys: -75, -85, -95, +95 kg
Junior23 (15 - 23 years in 2026), para, boys: Open
Junior23 (15 - 23 years in 2026), para, girls: Open
Senior, men: -65, -70, -75, -80, -85, -90, -100, -110, +110 kg
Senior, ladies: -60, -70, -80, +80 kg
Para, men, sitting: Open
Para, women, sitting: Open
Para, men, standing: Open
Para, women, standing: Open
Master, men (40 years or more in 2026): -80, -90, -100, +100 kg
Master, women (40 years or more in 2026): Open
GrandMaster, men (50 years or more in 2026): -80, -90, -100, +100 kg
Prizes:
Medals for the three best in each weight class.
Entry fee:
NOK 350 pr. arm pr. category. Half price for the second category.
The final entry is on April 11th at 09:30.
If you do not show up for weight-in, the entry fee will be refunded to the same card used for payment.
Who can participate?
Every member of WAF is eligible to participate in the event.
Tables, scorekeeper and referees:
The competition will run on four tables.
Accommodation:
Vøringsfoss Hotel can be booked here.
Eidfjord Hotel can be booked here.
Other places can be seen here.
Clothing/dress code:
Sportswear. Not jeans or shorts.
Rules & WADA-code:
World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) rules.
For basic armwrestling rules, see this video.
The host, Hardanger Handbak Klubb and Norges Bryteforbund, follow the World Anti-Doping Code. Everyone who participates must follow the WADA code.
Membership & license:
All foreign athletes must be members of their national armwrestling federation and bring a statement confirming their membership.
All Norwegian athletes must be members of the Norges Bryteforbund and hold a valid license from the Norwegian Wrestling Federation before the start of the event. Contact your local club for more information.
