PAFI Partners with Ottobock to Promote Inclusive Armwrestling in India

The People’s Armwrestling Federation India (PAFI) founded by Bollywood actress Preeti Jhangiani is proud to announce Ottobock as its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) partner. This landmark association marks a major step forward in PAFI’s mission to mainstream armwrestling and position it as one of India’s most accessible, community-driven, and empowering sports.

Representing one of the fastest-growing strength sports in the country, PAFI has been at the forefront of building a structured ecosystem for arm wrestling, developing grassroots programs, training pathways, and competitive platforms for athletes across all age groups and abilities. The federation is committed to breaking social and physical barriers in sport by promoting inclusivity, equal opportunity, and the message that strength and resilience belong to everyone.

Ottobock, a globally renowned German company with a century-long legacy, is a pioneer in prosthetic technology and rehabilitation solutions. Since the 1988 Seoul Paralympic Games, the company has been synonymous with advancing disability sports worldwide, empowering athletes with amputations and physical disabilities through innovation, expertise, and dedicated technical support. Beyond elite sport, Ottobock advocates for physical activity as a transformative lifestyle choice for amputees enabling mobility, independence, and holistic well-being.

The Research & administrative collaboration partner is Wheeling Happiness Foundation. The foundation works to enable ability beyond disability for underserved persons with disabilities

Preeti Jhangiani, President of the People’s ArmWrestling Federation India (PAFI), Vice President of Asian Armwrestling Federation (AAF), and co-founder of Pro Panja League, shared, “Partnering with Ottobock is a proud moment for PAFI. Their commitment to supporting athletes with disabilities perfectly complements our goal of making arm wrestling a truly inclusive sport. Together, we will work towards creating opportunities that empower athletes and celebrate strength in all forms.”

The collaboration between PAFI Ottobock and Wheeling Happiness Foundation brings together organizations with a shared commitment, making sport truly inclusive and empowering abilities beyond disabilities . By integrating Ottobock’s technological leadership and PAFI’s growing national footprint, the partnership will enable more differently-abled athletes to access structured arm wrestling programs, participate in tournaments, and receive the support they need to pursue competitive sport with confidence.