2026 International King Kong Grip Challenge - Ottawa Area Venue

14th Annual International King Kong Grip Challenge
The Biggest Grip Sport Contest on Earth!
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Gatineau, Quebec
Multi-City Mega Contest!
You won't just be competing with athletes from the area -- you'll be competing with athletes around the world! There will be King Kong venues in the following countries:
Australia
Canada
Chile
England
Finland
Germany
Norway
Ukraine
United States
Possibly more!
Events:
2 3/8" Wrist Wrench – 6” Lift
1 5/8" Thumb Blaster – 6” Lift
Grab Ball – 6” Lift
Little Big Horn – 6” Lift
Weight Classes:
Men: 59kg / 66kg / 74kg / 83kg / 93kg / 105kg / 120kg / 120+kg
Men’s Masters 50+ Years: 93kg / 105kg / 105+kg
Men's Grand Masters 65+ Years: Open
Women: 57kg / 63kg / 72kg / 84kg / 100kg / 100+kg
Women's Masters 50+ Years: 72kg / 72+kg
Prizes (based on international standings):
Custom plaques for the following:
The overall male and female champions ("The King Kong of Grip" and “The Queen Kong of Grip”)
The male and female exceptional lifters (best pound-for-pound performance)
6” Custom three-dimensional King Kong medals for the following:
The top three finishers in each class
The overall male and female top lifter in each event
Prizes (based on Ottawa venue standings):
Awards for the top three finishers among men up to 74 kg, men up to 83 kg, men up to 105 kg, men over 105 kg, women up to 57 kg, women up to 72 kg, and women over 72 kg.
Additional awards for overall men's and women's champions and men's and women's pound-for-pound champions
Reverse Strongman Scoring
Open to All!
Location:
3 Tonnes Gym
150 Rue Adrien-Robert
Gatineau, Quebec
Entry fee: $50
Registration and Weigh-Ins: 9am to 10:45am at the venue.
Competition Start: 11am
Competition End: 6pm (approximately)
Contact Eric Roussin via Messenger, email ([email protected]) or by phone (613-986-1724) to register or for additional information.