Belt Wrestling is a traditional and internationally recognized combat sport played between two athletes on a 9-meter diameter wrestling mat. Wrestlers wear white trousers, green/red or blue jackets, and red/yellow belts, and must maintain a grip on each other’s belts throughout the match. The aim is to throw the opponent onto their back using strength, technique, and strategy. There is no ground wrestling—all action takes place while standing.
| Sr.No. | Victory Conditions: |
|---|---|
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1. |
TAZA/Fall (clean throw on full back) |
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2. |
Injury / Knockout |
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3. |
3 warnings to opponent |
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4. |
Technical superiority (6-point difference) |
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5. |
Disqualification |
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6. |
Win by points |
| Classic Style |
|---|
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Grabbing below the belt is prohibited |
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Active use of legs to trip or attack is not allowed |
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One leg may be used only if opponent is airborne |
| Freestyle |
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Leg attacks, trips, and lower-body grips are allowed |
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A more dynamic, full-range combat style |
| Discipline | Country of Origin |
|---|---|
|
Alysh |
Kyrgyzstan |
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Turkmen Goresh |
Turkmenistan |
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Belbogli Kurash |
Uzbekistan |
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Tatar Koresh |
Tatarstan (Russia) |
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Gushtini Kamarbandi |
Tajikistan |
| Action | Points |
|---|---|
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Opponent lands on both knees or sitting |
1 |
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Opponent falls on back at angle 90° (danger position) |
2 |
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Clean throw on full back (TAZA/Fall) |
5 |
| Rules |
|---|
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A passive wrestler gets 30 seconds to score; failing which, the opponent earns 1 point |
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Three warnings lead to disqualification |
| Criteria |
|---|
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Highest value scoring move |
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Fewer warnings |
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Last to score |
Traditional Wrestlings Association of India (TWAI) is the only officially recognized federation in India for Belt Wrestling by the International Belt Wrestling Association (IBWA), which operates under the presidentship of Mr. Khabir Khabibullin.
TWAI exclusively manages Belt Wrestling events, national representation, and promotion of traditional wrestling styles from India on global platforms.
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