39th ANNUAL EMPIRE STATE ARM WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS HD

39th EMPIRE STATE ARM WRESTLING CHAMPIONSHIPS DEC. 4, 2016 MEN AND WOMEN BATTLE FOR THE NEW YORK STATE STRONGEST ARM TITLE Men and Women competed for the chance to be crowned New York State Strongest Arm. The event is divided into right and left hand weight class categories for men and women in pro, amateur and masters 45+ and 55+ years old. The New York State Strongest Arm MVPs (overall male and female, right and left hand winners) received cash prizes and awards were given for first, second and third place in all weight class categories. Teams also competed, grouped by Borough, State, and Country, with a point tally that determined the winning team. Captains of Crush Grippers® was presented to all the overall winners. "The Empire State Golden Arm Tournament of Champions is New York City’s oldest and most prestigious sought-after title,” said Gene Camp, founder and president of the New York Arm Wrestling Association (NYAWA). “This event as the culmination of the 2016 NYAWA season and very exciting to watch because it is loaded with top talent locally, from all over the tristate area and far beyond.” The Empire State Championship is the finale of the multi-event NY Golden Arm Series, promoted according to partnerships and sponsorship. Some of the city’s best arm wrestlers competed, among them, the winners of the prestigious 2016 NYC Big Apple Grapple International and last year’s 2015 Empire State Champions returned to defend their titles in this multi-talented high profile arm wrestling championship. Since there are no residency requirements, contestants and teams competed locally from the five NYC Boroughs and Long Island and from as far away as Russia, Uzbekistan, Turkey and other foreign lands. For more information, visit the NYAWA website or Facebook page or call 718-544-4592 Website: www.newyorkstatearmwrestling.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/newyorkarmwrestling