The Australian Riichi Mahjong Association (ARMA) was founded in 2014 by two guys in Sydney with an aspiration to one day see an organised process to select players to represent Australia at the World Riichi Championship (WRC) – the definitive international event featuring players from around the world, including top pros from Japan, the home of riichi mahjong.
From these humble beginnings, ARMA has since grown by leaps and bounds, as players across the country have united together in a grassroots initiative to develop the community, promote the sport, and represent Australia on the world stage. Today, ARMA is the proud partner of choice for the sport’s international bodies, including the WRC organising committee.
Our Vision
- To promote the sport of riichi mahjong in Australia
- To facilitate networking between players and clubs across Australia
- To provide training, education, and resources for the development and expansion of the national community
- To promote Australia’s interests and points of view in the global community
- To oversee the selection of players to represent Australia in international events
ARMA does not condone gambling, and is dedicated to the kenkou maajan movement of healthy, wholesome mahjong.
Tournament History
Below is a list of select results achieved by Australian players in notable domestic and international tournaments.
Australian Riichi Mahjong Open 2019 – click for full results
Australian Riichi Mahjong Open 2023 – click for full results
World Riichi Championship 2014
- QIU, Charles – 87th/119
- SHERRY, Darryn – 104th/119
World Riichi Championship 2017
- TO, Anthony – 76th/224
- LIN, Kevin – 177th/224
World Riichi Championship 2022
- DINH, Kevin – 54th/152
- HE, Jaymond – 97th/152
- SEA, Jeremy – 105th/152
- CHEE, Aaron – 112th/152
International Online Riichi Mahjong Competition 2016
- Australia – 5th/17
International Online Riichi Mahjong Competition 2018
- Australia – 4th/21
International Online Riichi Mahjong Competition 2019
- Australia – 1st/19
International Online Riichi Mahjong Competition 2020
- Australia – 14th/19
International Online Riichi Mahjong Competition 2021
- Australia – 13th/19
International Online Riichi Mahjong Competition 2022
- Australia – 12th/24
International Online Riichi Mahjong Competition 2023
- Australia – 15th/24
European Riichi Mahjong Championship 2019
- TO, Anthony – 8th/140
- LIN, Kevin – 27th/140
Korean Riichi Mahjong Championship 2019
- TO, Anthony – 1st/28