Armwrestling World Cup - Hardanger Open 2024

Short video from last year's Hardanger Open.

Weight-in:

Hotel Ullensvang, Ullensvangveien 865, 5781 Lofthus, Norway

Thursday 1st of February 2024: 19:00 - 22:00

Friday 2nd of February 2024: 10:00 - 11:00

Friday 2nd of February 2024: 18:30 - 19:00

Saturday 3rd of February 2024: 08:30 - 09:00

Competition:

Hotel Ullensvang, Ullensvangveien 865, 5781 Lofthus, Norway

Schedule:

Thursday 1st of February

19:00 - 22:00 Weight-in in the tennis hall)

20:00 - 22:00 Dinner at the hotel for those who stay there

Friday 2nd of February

07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast at the hotel for those who stay there

10:00 - 11:00 Weight-in (tennis hall)

12:00 -           Competition start (LEFT arm)

13:00 - 15:00 Lunch

18:00 -           Prize ceremony (tennis hall)

18:30 - 19:00 Weight-in (tennis hall)

20:00 - 22:00 Dinner

Saturday 3rd of February

07:00 - 10:00 Breakfast at the hotel for those who stay there

08:30 - 09:00 Weight-in (tennis hall)

10:00 -           Competition start (RIGHT arm)

13:00 - 15:00 Lunch

18:00 -           Prize ceremony (tennis hall)

20:00 - 22:00 Dinner

20:30 - 23:59 Junior disco & AfterPull (tennis hall)

Weight classes (left & right hand):

Each athlete can participate in their weight class or the closest weight class above. You can take part in all the categories you qualify for.

Sub-junior (13, 14 or 15 years in 2024), boys: -55, -65, -75, +75 kg

Sub-junior (13, 14 or 15 years in 2024), girls: -50, -60, -70, +70 kg

Junior18 (up to and including the year you turn 18), boys: -65, -75, -85, +85 kg

Junior18 (up to and including the year you turn 18), girls: -60, -70, +70 kg

Junior23 (up to and including the year you turn 23), boys: -65, -75, -85, +85 kg

Junior23 (up to and including the year you turn 23), girls: -60, -70, +70 kg

Junior23 (up to and including the year you turn 23), para, boys: Open

Junior23 (up to and including the year you turn 23), para, girls: Open

Senior, men: -60, -65, -70, -75, -80, -85, -90, -100, -110, +110 kg

Senior, women: -55, -60, -65, -70, -80, +80 kg

Para, men, sitting: Open

Para, women, sitting: Open

Para, men, standing: Open

Para women, standing: Open

Master, men (40 years in 2024 and above): -80, -100, +100 kg

Master, women (40 years in 2024 and above): Open

Grand Master, men: -80, -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 3rd of February at 08:30.

If you do not show up at weight-in, the entry fee will be refunded to the same card you used to make the payment.

Who can participate?

Every member of WAF and IFA can take part in the Hardanger Open.

Members of IFA can contact David Eilert Eilertsen at [email protected] for more information.

Tables, scorekeeper and referees:

The competition will run on three or four tables. 

Accommodation:

Hotel Ullensvang, Ullensvangveien 865, 5781 Lofthus Hardanger, Norway. Book your hotel room here (you must use this link to get the correct price).

Where is Lofthus, and how do you get there?

Lofthus is in the west of Norway. 

The closest airport is Bergen lufthavn (BGO). 

The host will arrange transport to the hotel from Bergen airport Thursday 1st of February 17:00, and back Sunday 4th of February 09:00.

If you will travel with Vy.no (train) in a group (>10 people), you can get a discount. More information here (norwegian).

Contact the host if you have any questions about transport.

Clothing/dress code:

Sportswear. Not jeans or shorts.

Rules & WADA-code:

World Armwrestling Federation (WAF) rules. 

The host, Hardanger Handbak Klubb and Norges Bryteforbund, follow the World Anti-Doping Code. 

Everybody who takes part must follow the WADA code.

License:

All Norwegian athletes must be a member of the Norges Bryteforbund. 

The athletes must have a license from the Norwegian Wrestling Federation before the start of the event. Contact your local club for more information.

All foreign athletes (WAF members) must be members of their national armwrestling federation and bring a statement confirming the membership. 

Live stream:

The competition will be streamed live on this channel on YouTube.