High-stakes arm wrestling match ends in chaos as young man’s arm snaps
by Ekta ChaubeyIn a dramatic turn of events, a young man’s hand was fractured during an arm wrestling match.
The incident took place in the Mian Colony of the Thana Majhola area of Moradabad district, Uttar Pradesh on December 1.
Visuals show a group of people cheering as two men engage in an intense arm-wrestling match. Both participants apply significant force, escalating the competition. Suddenly, the sound of a bone breaking is heard, revealing that one wrestler’s arm has been fractured. The incident causes panic among the spectators and residents in the area.
According to reports, wrestling, often accompanied by high-stakes betting, is a popular yet controversial activity in this locality. The injured youth, identified as Qasim, had come to participate in one of these matches. According to witnesses, the incident occurred when his opponent applied excessive force, causing Qasim’s arm to break with a loud snap. The unexpected injury led to chaos among the spectators. The situation was resolved outside the purview of legal authorities. Both parties reportedly agreed on a settlement amounting to ₹60,000, (USD 708.13) avoiding any formal complaint or legal proceedings.