Malta Arm Wrestling Association Celebrates 10 Year Anniversary

To celebrate its ten year anniversary, the Malta Arm Wrestling Association organised an event in Marsalforn to showcase the talents of many local arm wrestling enthusiasts.

24 competitors participated in the tournament with there being an under 75 kg category, a 90 kg category and an over 90 kg category, all divided into right handed athletes and left handed athletes.

The event kicked off with the under 90 kg left-handed category, where Firuz Poachaev dominated. Returning to the competition scene as an MMA athlete, Poachaev also secured victory in the under 75 kg category, achieving a double success.

In the over 90 kg category, Stefan Cole Kostic claimed the win, while Gozitan athlete Brian Thom Muscat, a newcomer to the sport, finished second. Antoine Graham emerged victorious in the over 90 kg category.

During the eliminatory phase, Antoine Graham and Kersten Mercieca delivered a thrilling final. Despite Graham receiving an elbow foul and a false start, Mercieca managed to secure the win.

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