IFA EUROPEAN ARMWRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - Romania 2026
11–15 June 2026 Codlea (Brașov), Romania
ABOUT ROMANIA
Romania is located in southeastern Europe and has approximately 19 million inhabitants.
Borders: Ukraine, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, Hungary + access to the Black Sea.
Capital: Bucharest.
Highlights:
Carpathian Mountains
Danube Delta (one of best preserved in Europe)
Medieval castles and fortified churches
Rich history: Dacian, Roman and European influences
Strong traditions, cuisine and hospitality
ABOUT CODLEA
Location: central Romania, Brașov County (Transylvania)
15 km from Brașov
25 km from Bran Castle
Population: approx. 20,000
History:
Founded around 13th century
Teutonic Knights built Black Fortress (Schwarzburg)
Features:
Fortified evangelical church
Multicultural heritage (Romanian, Saxon, Hungarian)
Combination of tradition and modern development
IMPORTANT DEADLINES
01.05.2026 – Start of online registration
01.05.2026 – Deadline for hotel & transport booking
12.05.2026 – Visa applications (anna@mazurenko.pl)
31.05.2026 – End of online registration
COMPETITION SCHEDULE
11.06.2026 (Thursday)
Teams arrival (all day)
12.06.2026 (Friday) – Ambient Hotel
09:00 – Classification & weigh-in (all categories)
12:00 – Referee seminar
17:00 – IFA Congress meeting
13.06.2026 (Saturday) – Venue
09:00 – Opening ceremony & team presentation
09:30 – Left hand competitions
14.06.2026 (Sunday) – Venue
09:00 – Right hand competitions
15.06.2026 (Monday)
Teams departure (all day)
WEIGHT & AGE CLASSES (LEFT & RIGHT HAND)
JUNIOR U15 (2011+)
Boys: -57, 63, 78, +78 kg
Girls: -55, 63, +63 kg
JUNIOR U18 (2010–2008)
Boys: -63, 70, 78, 86, +86 kg
Girls: -63, 70, +70 kg
JUNIOR U21 (2007–2005)
Men: -63, 70, 78, 86, 95, +95 kg
SENIORS
Men: -57, 63, 70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
Women: -52, 57, 63, 70, 78, +78 kg
MASTERS (1986–1977)
Men: -70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
Women: -63, 78, +78 kg
GRAND MASTERS (1976–1967)
Men: -70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
Women: -70, +70 kg
SENIOR GRAND MASTERS (1966–1957)
Men: -70, 78, 86, 95, 105, +105 kg
ULTRA GRAND MASTERS (1956 and older)
Men: -78, +78 kg
Women: Open
DISABLED CLASSES
Physical Impairment Standing:
Men: -65, 80, 95, +95 kg
Women: -60, 65, +65 kg
Physical Impairment Sitting:
Men: -55, 70, 86, +86 kg
Women: -60, +60 kg
Junior 23
Physical Impairment Standing:
Men: - Open kg
Women: - Open kg
Junior 23
Physical Impairment Sitting:
Men: - Open kg
Women: - Open kg
Visual Standing:
Men: -86, +86 kg
Women: Open
Hearing Standing:
Men: -70, 95, +95 kg
RESULTS & TEAM CLASSIFICATION
Individual:
1st, 2nd, 3rd place: medal + diploma
Teams:
1st, 2nd, 3rd places medal and diploma for following classes: Junior, Senior, Masters, Disabled, All Classes
Scoring system:
According IOC rules, team classification is based on gold, silver and bronze medails won by the team. Points are not awarded for Ultra Grand Masters.
If two teams have the same number of gold, silver or bronze medails (depends on place), thefollowing point
1st – 10 points
2nd – 7 points
3rd – 5 points
4th – 4 points
5th – 3 points
6th – 2 points
7th – 1 point
REGISTRATION
Online system:
register.armsportfederation.com
Process:
Deadline: 31.05.2026
Individual registration:
Only for countries without federation
Email to: marian.capla@armsportfederation.com
FEES
Junior: 25 EUR per class per arm
Senior: 50 EUR per class per arm
Master: 50 EUR per class per arm
Disabled: 25 EUR per class per arm
Additional:
Multiple enties means multiple fees paid according to the fees structure above.For
competitors with Individual IFA membership, additional membership fee 40,- EUR will
berequired!
Late registration means doubling the entry fees.
DRESS CODE
Team shirts are the property of national teams. National federations may decide what to put onthem. IFA only requires that the name or logo of the country be placed on the back or front of theshirt. The competitor shirt may also have the National Association logo and country flag on them.The jersey may also have the player's name and surname (usually on the back). Sponsor logoscan be placed freely. They cannot cover national country logo or name. LONG Sports Pants arealso a requirement, NO Shorts.
WEIGH-IN RULES
Starts at 09:00
Order based on registration time
Passport/ID required
Two attempts only
Possible to move up weight class
EVENT BADGES
Mandatory at all times
Distributed after weigh-in
All officials must be present for photo
VENUE
Casa de Cultură a Municipiului Codlea
Str. Lungă 108
Codlea, Romania
TRAVEL & TRANSPORT
Airports:
Bucharest Otopeni (~3h) – transport 50 EUR
Brașov Airport (~10 min)
VISA
For those of you who need an invitation to be able to get a visa please contact by e-mail: anna@mazurenko.pl
In order to receive the invitation letter, the participants must send to e-mail the following information:
- First name / Last name / Date of birth / Passport No / Passport Expiring date
- Copy of passport is necessary for VISA requirements.
HOTELS
HOTEL AMBIENT 4*
Luliu Maniu 27
rezervari@hotelambient.ro
www.hotelambient.ro
comfort double room 3* at 81 euro/night/room
deluxe double room 4* at 104 euro/night/room
single room 4* at 99 euro/night/room
executive double room 4* at 117 euro/night/room
Price includes :
• all taxes
• parking, daily in front of hotel & underground parking garage
• high speed wired and wireless internet access in every room & wireless in public areas
• Ambient Spa access (fitness, sauna, jacuzzi) for guests at the 4* wing
• increased value provided by our partners through Ambient Exclusive
• breakfast buffet from 7am to 10am and on Sundays from 8am to 11am
PENSIUNE AMBIENT 3*
Luliu maniu 62
rezervari@pensiuneambient.ro
www.pensiuneambient.ro
double room at 70 euro/night/room
Price includes :
• all taxes
• breakfast buffet from 7am to 11am and on Sundays from 8am to 11am
• parking, daily in front of the pension
• high speed internet access in every room
• increased value provided by our partners through Ambient Exclusive
RESIDENCE AMBIENT 3 *
Castanilor 3
rezervari@residenceambient.ro
www.residenceambient.ro
double room at 53 euro/night/room
apartment ( bedroom + living ) at 63 euro/night/room
Price includes :
• all taxes
• high speed wireless internet in every room & public areas
• fully equipped kitchen for the guests use
• 2 breakfast saloons
• increased value provided by our partners through Ambient Exclusive Public parking is available in front of Ambient Residence at 4 euro / day / car
For breakfast we offer you the following options:
• buffet breakfast at Ambient Pension at 8 euro/person/day
RESIDENCE Central Annapolis 3*
Gheorghe Baritiu 18
reservations@residencecentral.ro
www.residencecentral.ro
double room starting at 60 euro/night/room
Price includes :
• all taxes
• buffet breakfast served in the nearby vicinity
• high speed wireless internet in every room & public areas
• increased value provided by our partners through Ambient Exclusive
Transport from Hotel - Event Hall - Hotel is FREE
ORGANIZERS & CONTACT
International Federation of Armwrestling (IFA)
Hegibachstrasse 478032 Zurich, Switzerland
contac@ifa-armwrestling.com
Federatia Arm Power (FAPSA)
Str. Izvor, nr.53 cod: 505100
Codlea, jud. Brasov, Romania
vladdanbv@yahoo.com
Codlea City Hall
Str. Lunga, nr.33 cod: 505100
Codlea, jud. Brasov, Romania
contact@municipiulcodlea.ro
Event info:
Sebastian Nitu
+40 740 834 174
