Kurash is an international sport based on ancient Uzbek folk wrestling. Bouts are fought standing only: wrestlers grip the opponent's jacket and try to throw them to the mat.

There are three. Halol — the opponent lands on the back and the bout ends at once. Yonbosh — the opponent lands on the side; two Yonbosh equal Halol. Chala — the opponent lands on the buttocks or stomach; Chala scores never add up to a higher score.

For seniors: men — 4 minutes, women — 3 minutes. A Halol ends the bout early.

Men: −60, −66, −73, −81, −90, −100, −120 and +120 kg. Women: −48, −52, −57, −63, −70, −78, −87 and +87 kg.

A blue or green jacket (yaktak), white trousers and a red belt; barefoot.

Ground fighting, chokes and joint locks. Breaches are penalised with Tanbeh, Dakki or Girrom.

On 6 September 1998 in Tashkent, with representatives of 28 countries. The date is celebrated every year as World Kurash Day.

The Kurash Confederation of Asia was founded in 1999 and the Oceania confederation in 2004 in New Zealand. On 12 November 2016 they merged by decision of the XVI IKA Congress. Headquarters — Tashkent.

40 national federations: 31 from Asia and 9 from Oceania. Each has a page with its leadership and contacts.

Komil Ruziev, since 2017. He was elected unanimously at the Dubai congress — the first president from Uzbekistan, the home of kurash.

Yes. The Olympic Council of Asia recognised kurash in 2003; it was a demonstration sport at Doha 2006 and an official medal sport at Jakarta–Palembang 2018.

The “Competition calendar” page lists all upcoming and past events, with a filter by type, a page for each event and a countdown.

The “Results” page shows the medal table published on the official site, champions by weight category and team standings.

Start with the “IKA e-Kurash” video lessons and the “Quick guide”. For training, contact the national kurash federation in your country.

The old official site recommended the “Kurash” app for Android (Google Play). You can also learn the rules and techniques in the “Quick guide”.

Send an application, proposal or complaint online on the “Appeals” page — you will get a number. Appeals are considered within 15 days, or up to one month if further study is needed.