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Combat · Rules

Wrestling rules & regulations

A SportSupport summary of the Wrestling rulebook used by WFI under UWW in India. This is our own sport profile, not an official Government of India or IOC classification, and it is a reference rather than a substitute for the current rulebook.

Indian governing/organising body
WFI under UWW
Format
Freestyle, Greco-Roman and Women's wrestling
Players
1 vs 1, divided by weight categories
Duration
Two 3-minute periods with a 30-second break
Scoring
Points awarded for takedowns, exposures, reversals and out-of-bounds infractions

Key rules

  • A bout ends on a fall (both shoulders pinned), technical superiority (10-point lead in freestyle), or final score.
  • Greco-Roman prohibits any holds below the waist.
  • Stalling and fleeing the mat are penalised.

Equipment

  • Singlet
  • Wrestling shoes
  • Mouthguard (optional)
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