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info@twaindia.org | ✦ Official Government Registered Federation for Traditional Wrestling in India

OFFICIAL FEDERATION OF INDIA — EST. 2025

PRESERVING TRADITION.

BUILDING GLOBAL

CHAMPIONS.

Traditional Wrestling Federation of India — promoting heritage, sport, 

discipline, and global participation across 15+ state units and 500+

registered athletes.

15+

STATE UNITS


500+

REGISTERED ATHLETES


50+

EVENTS CONDUCTED


8+

WRESTLING STYLES


INT'L

REPRESENTATION

ABOUT TWAI

India’s Traditional Wrestling Movement

Traditional Wrestlings Association India (TWAI) is dedicated to preserving, promoting, and developing India’s diverse traditional wrestling heritage while creating structured opportunities for athletes to participate and progress at national and international levels.

Established in 2025, TWAI works alongside affiliated state associations, athletes, coaches, referees, technical officials, and other stakeholders to support the growth and development of traditional wrestling disciplines across India.

Through championships, athlete development, technical education, governance, and international collaboration, TWAI aims to strengthen the traditional wrestling ecosystem and create greater opportunities for participation, competition, and global engagement.

Today, TWAI is building a growing network of 15+ State Associations, 500+ registered athletes, and multiple traditional wrestling disciplines. By connecting India’s traditional wrestling communities with national and international opportunities, TWAI is working to preserve indigenous sporting heritage while supporting the next generation of athletes and technical officials.

THE IDENTITY

WRESTLING STYLES

BELT WRESTLING

Traditional belt-grip wrestling rooted in Central Asian traditions, featuring powerful grips and dynamic throws.

KHAPSAGAI WRESTLING

Traditional wrestling of the Sakha people of Yakutia, known for speed, agility, powerful grips, and dynamic throws.

KYRGYZ KUROSH

Traditional Kyrgyz wrestling rooted in cultural heritage, symbolizing strength, honor, resilience, and national pride.

PAHLVANI KUSHTI

Traditional Iranian wrestling rooted in the ancient Pahlavani tradition, known for powerful grappling, strength, skill, and discipline.

ZURKHANEH SPORTS

Traditional Iranian strength sport rooted in Zurkhaneh culture, combining wrestling, physical training, rhythm, and discipline.

TOURNAMENT BOARD

UPCOMING EVENTS

International

📅 August 27-29, 2026

WORLD CUP 2026 – KYRGYZ KUROSH

📍Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

 

National

📅 August 14, 2025

All India Pahlavani Championship 2025

📍 Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi

National

📅 August 14, 2025

All India Pahlavani Championship 2025

📍 Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi

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TW4GOOD / SOCIAL IMPACT

Wrestling for a Better India

From rural youth athletic pipelines to women’s empowerment in contact sports, our mission extends beyond the mat into communities that need it most.

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Rural Youth Trained

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Rural Youth Trained

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Rural Youth Trained

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Rural Youth Trained

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