INTERNATIONAL FEDERATION
GOVERNING
THE STRENGTH
The premier body for strength sports, fostering excellence and heritage across India.
WORLD STRONGMAN
CHAMPIONSHIP
MUMBAI 2026
5–6 DECEMBER 2026 | CIDCO EXHIBITION & CONVENTION CENTRE
Presented by Kartik Yadav
Acting World Strongman President and Head of Asia & India Strongman Federation
FOR SPONSORSHIP
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About Us
The Indian Strongman Federation is dedicated to promoting strength-based sports, youth fitness, and athletic excellence across the nation. Through national tournaments, fitness awareness programs, and youth-driven initiatives, we inspire individuals to embrace power, discipline, and a spirit of resilience.
INSTITUTIONAL PARTNERSHIP
STRONGMAN
ETHNOSPORT
BATTLE
UPCOMING EVENTS
LEADERSHIP & MEDIA
Leadership & Global Strongman Leadership
An administrator, entrepreneur, and leader in the global and regional strongman community, with a focus on developing strength sports, supporting athletes, and creating stronger competitive pathways in India and across Asia.
Key Roles & Positions
President, Asian Strongman Federation | World Strongman
Leading the development of strength sports, athlete opportunities, and major competitions across Asia.
President, Indian Strongman Federation
Overseeing the growth of strongman competitions, athlete development, training initiatives, and the strength sports ecosystem in India.
Vice President, World Kettlebell Union | Asia
Supporting the development and promotion of kettlebell and functional strength sports across the region.
India Representative, Association of Development of Corporate Sports (ADCS)
Appointed in August 2026 to strengthen India’s participation in international corporate sports initiatives, including events such as the ADCS Moscow Games.
Founder & Managing Director, Indian Sports & Fitness Society | Call for Fitness
Driving fitness infrastructure, sporting events, athlete support, and fitness development platforms since 2013.
Background & Initiatives
Education
Graduate of Lovely Professional University, Class of 2012.
Mission
Focused on reviving traditional and modern strength sports in India, developing structured competitive pathways, and creating opportunities for Indian athletes to compete on international strongman platforms.
Upcoming Events & Initiatives
Actively involved in organizing and supporting major fitness expos, championships, and athlete-focused initiatives, including the Khiladi Bharat Ke initiative at the Active Fit Expo in Navi Mumbai.
A Stronger Future for Strength Sports
Our vision is to build a stronger, more accessible and professionally organised environment for strength sports in India. We aim to encourage athletic talent, promote competitive excellence and create greater opportunities for athletes to demonstrate their abilities.
By supporting organised competitions, encouraging participation and building connections with the wider strength-sports community, we seek to contribute to the long-term development and recognition of the sport.
Our Key Priorities
Athlete Development
Encourage emerging talent and create opportunities for athletes to develop their strength, skills and competitive experience.
Competitive Excellence
Promote well-organised competitions that value preparation, discipline, sportsmanship and fair play.
Growth and Recognition
Increase awareness of strength sports and encourage wider participation across communities and regions.
A Connected Sports Community
Build meaningful relationships among athletes, coaches, organisers, partners and sporting institutions.
Our Goal
To help create an environment where strength, discipline and sporting ambition can thrive, giving more athletes the opportunity to participate, compete and progress.
FEATURED IN THE PRESS
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT | 25 AUGUST 2026
Kartik Yadav Appointed Official Representative of India for ADCS
Kartik Yadav, Head of Asia and India Strongman Federation and Founder of Indian Sports & Fitness Society, was appointed Official Representative of India for the International Association of Development of Corporate Sports following an agreement signed in Moscow on 22 August 2026.
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