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Arm wrestling isn’t just about raw power—it’s a tight-knit community where rivals become brothers. Tom Ugljesa, a decade into the sport, dreams of Olympic recognition, while Faatali Mataio’s Gold Coast club, now home to 65 members, proves the sport’s explosive growth since the pandemic. Mataio, who stumbled into the sport by accident, now mentors others, helping them rebuild lives shattered by PTSD, anxiety, and trauma. Teens like 17-year-old Liam Cross are gaining strength and confidence, even trading online trash talk to hype up matches. Off the table, they’re best friends; on it, they’re warriors. This is where grit meets brotherhood.

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