Combat · Rules
Wrestling rules & regulations
Quick reference to the official Wrestling rulebook used by WFI under UWW in India.
Governing 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)