2025 Asian Mas-wrestling Championship among boys and girls (16–17 y.o./b. 2009–2008)
Aims and Objectives
2025 Asian Mas-wrestling Championship among boys and girls (16–17 y.o.) is an official sport event of the International Mas-wrestling Federation and is held to promote and develop maswrestling globally by completing the following tasks:
2025 Asian Mas-wrestling Championship among boys and girls (16–17 years) is held on 12–16 October 2025 in Olmaliq, Uzbekistan.
Arrival day – 12 October 2025, departure day – 16 October 2025.
Competition Program*:
Competition Management
The general management of preparation and holding of the Championship is carried out by the International Mas-wrestling Federation, Asian Mas-wrestling Federation, Uzbekistan Maswrestling Federation and the World Mas-wrestling Center.
The direct conduct of the competition is entrusted to the Grand Jury, approved by the International Mas-wrestling Federation.
Participants and Terms
Athletes born in 2008–2009 who have passed a medical examination and have no contraindications to strength sports are allowed to participate in the competition, on applications from national federations or authorized bodies. Athletes under the ages (b. 2010) or above (b. 2007) are not allowed to compete.
To participate in the competition, national mas-wrestling federations have the right to put up to 36 (thirty-six) athletes, but no more than 3 (three) athletes in a weight category; as the host party, the Uzbekistan Mas-wrestling Federation – up to 48 (forty-eight) athletes, but no more than 4 (four) athletes in a weight category.
National Mas-wrestling Federations are recommended to include in their delegation 1 (one) referee of the corresponding referee’s category to work as part of the competition panel of referees.
Participants are required to compete in sports uniform in accordance with the Rules of the International Mas-wrestling Federation.
Competition Terms
The competitions are individual and team and are held according to the current Rules of the International Mas-wrestling Federation.
Depending on the number of participants in the weight categories, changes may be made to the competition system in accordance with the competition rules:
The team result is calculated by the sum of points depending on the number of the medals won:
Participants grant the organizers the right to photograph, film and otherwise use their voice, appearance and name and then demonstrate, distribute or otherwise use in merchandising and advertising to popularize the sport in any media currently known and possible in the future. The rights are granted in perpetuity and without additional compensation.
The final results (protocols) on paper and electronic media are submitted within two weeks from the end of the sporting event.
Insurance
Participation in the competition is possible only with the original contract of life and health insurance against accidents for each participant, which is submitted to the commission for registration and admission of participants.
Insurance of participants is carried out at the expense of the sending organizations.
Safety
The competition is held at sports facilities that meet the requirements of the relevant regulatory legal acts in force in the territory of Uzbekistan and aimed at ensuring public order and the safety of participants and spectators, in the presence of acts of readiness of sports facilities for holding events approved in the established manner. Qualified medical personnel must be present at the competition venues.
Financing
All expenses related to the preparation and holding of the competition are borne by the International Mas-wrestling Federation, the Asian Mas-wrestling Federation, the Uzbekistan Maswrestling Federation and the World Mas-wrestling Center, on a shared participation basis.
Travel expenses for participants (athletes, representatives, coaches, referees) of the 2025 Asian Mas-wrestling Championship among boys and girls (16–17 y.o./b. 2008–2009) (travel, insurance, visa expenses) are borne by the sending organizations.
Awarding
Top three athletes in the weight category are awarded with medals, diplomas and valuable prizes.
Application
Preliminary applications indicating the number of athletes, coaches and representatives are to be submitted before 01 September 2025 to the following address:
Delegations of the countries that need a visa to stay in Uzbekistan must send a list of participants to the organizers in advance for visa processing, indicating their full names, gender, passport numbers (indicating the date of issue and expiration date), dates of birth, and a scanned copy of the first information page of the passport.
Marketing and Advertising
The Organizing Committee guarantees the observance of sponsorship rights to the partners and sponsors of the International Mas-wrestling Federation, as stipulated in the relevant agreements, including the marketing guidelines of the International Mas-wrestling Federation.
Media
The Organizing Committee guarantees the provision of appropriate working conditions at the event for accredited media representatives in accordance with the International Mas-wrestling Federation Media Guidelines.
This regulation is the official challenge to the competition.
2025 Asian Mas-wrestling Championship among boys and girls (16–17 y.o.) is an official sport event of the International Mas-wrestling Federation and is held to promote and develop maswrestling globally by completing the following tasks:
- determining the strongest Asian mas-wrestling athletes among boys and girls under 18 years of age;
- improving athletes’ sportsmanship;
- strengthening friendly sporting relations between the countries.
2025 Asian Mas-wrestling Championship among boys and girls (16–17 years) is held on 12–16 October 2025 in Olmaliq, Uzbekistan.
Arrival day – 12 October 2025, departure day – 16 October 2025.
Competition Program*:
- 12 October (Sunday) – arrival day.
- 13 October (Monday):
- 10.00 – 12.00 – registration and admission of the participants.
- 14.00 – 16.00 – weigh-in and drawing of the participants:
- boys 45 kg, 50 kg, 55 kg, 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg;
- girls 40 kg, 45 kg, 50 kg, 55 kg, 60 kg.
- 16.30 – 17.30 – meeting of the referees with the coaches and team representatives.
- 14 October (Tuesday) – first competition day:
- 10.00 – 17.00 – preliminary, semi-final and final matches:
- boys 45 kg, 50 kg, 55 kg, 60 kg, 65 kg, 70 kg;
- girls 40 kg, 45 kg, 50 kg, 55 kg, 60 kg;
- 17.00 – 18.00 – weigh-in and drawing of the participants:
- boys 75 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, 90+ kg;
- girls 65 kg, 70 kg, 70+ kg.
- 15 October (Wednesday) – second competition day:
- 10.00 – 16.00 – preliminary, semi-final and final matches:
- boys 75 kg, 80 kg, 90 kg, 90+ kg;
- girls 65 kg, 70 kg, 70+ kg.
- 16 October (Thursday) – departure day
Competition Management
The general management of preparation and holding of the Championship is carried out by the International Mas-wrestling Federation, Asian Mas-wrestling Federation, Uzbekistan Maswrestling Federation and the World Mas-wrestling Center.
The direct conduct of the competition is entrusted to the Grand Jury, approved by the International Mas-wrestling Federation.
Participants and Terms
Athletes born in 2008–2009 who have passed a medical examination and have no contraindications to strength sports are allowed to participate in the competition, on applications from national federations or authorized bodies. Athletes under the ages (b. 2010) or above (b. 2007) are not allowed to compete.
To participate in the competition, national mas-wrestling federations have the right to put up to 36 (thirty-six) athletes, but no more than 3 (three) athletes in a weight category; as the host party, the Uzbekistan Mas-wrestling Federation – up to 48 (forty-eight) athletes, but no more than 4 (four) athletes in a weight category.
National Mas-wrestling Federations are recommended to include in their delegation 1 (one) referee of the corresponding referee’s category to work as part of the competition panel of referees.
Participants are required to compete in sports uniform in accordance with the Rules of the International Mas-wrestling Federation.
Competition Terms
The competitions are individual and team and are held according to the current Rules of the International Mas-wrestling Federation.
Depending on the number of participants in the weight categories, changes may be made to the competition system in accordance with the competition rules:
- with 7 and more athletes in a weight category under the system of eliminations after two defeats, the athletes are divided into Groups A and B;
- with 6, 5, 4 or 3 athletes in a weight category, a round robin system is applied;
- with 2 or 1 athlete in a weight category, the weight category is added to the next weight category.
- boys under 45 kg, under 50 kg, under 55 kg, under 60 kg, under 65 kg, under 70 kg, under 75 kg, under 80 kg, under 90 kg, 90+ kg;
- girls under 40 kg, under 45 kg, under 50 kg, under 55 kg, under 60 kg, under 65 kg, under 70 kg, 70+ kg.
The team result is calculated by the sum of points depending on the number of the medals won:
- 1st place – 12 points;
- 2nd place – 8 points;
- 3d place – 5 points.
Participants grant the organizers the right to photograph, film and otherwise use their voice, appearance and name and then demonstrate, distribute or otherwise use in merchandising and advertising to popularize the sport in any media currently known and possible in the future. The rights are granted in perpetuity and without additional compensation.
The final results (protocols) on paper and electronic media are submitted within two weeks from the end of the sporting event.
Insurance
Participation in the competition is possible only with the original contract of life and health insurance against accidents for each participant, which is submitted to the commission for registration and admission of participants.
Insurance of participants is carried out at the expense of the sending organizations.
Safety
The competition is held at sports facilities that meet the requirements of the relevant regulatory legal acts in force in the territory of Uzbekistan and aimed at ensuring public order and the safety of participants and spectators, in the presence of acts of readiness of sports facilities for holding events approved in the established manner. Qualified medical personnel must be present at the competition venues.
Financing
All expenses related to the preparation and holding of the competition are borne by the International Mas-wrestling Federation, the Asian Mas-wrestling Federation, the Uzbekistan Maswrestling Federation and the World Mas-wrestling Center, on a shared participation basis.
Travel expenses for participants (athletes, representatives, coaches, referees) of the 2025 Asian Mas-wrestling Championship among boys and girls (16–17 y.o./b. 2008–2009) (travel, insurance, visa expenses) are borne by the sending organizations.
Awarding
Top three athletes in the weight category are awarded with medals, diplomas and valuable prizes.
Application
Preliminary applications indicating the number of athletes, coaches and representatives are to be submitted before 01 September 2025 to the following address:
- Uzbekistan, Uzbekistan Mas-wrestling Federation, e-mail: mas-wrestling.uz@mail.ru, WhatsApp/Viber +998931827111; +998939195481;
- Russia, Yakutsk, Kirova street, 20/1, International Mas-wrestling Federation, e-mail: imwf@mail.ru, Phone: +7 4112 508-572.
- passport identifying the participant’s nationality or a residence permit of a country represented by them;
- life and health insurance policy against accidents (original);
- a document on vaccination against the new coronavirus infection COVID-19, if necessary, in accordance with the requirements for organizing and holding sports events in the territory of Uzbekistan in the context of the continuing risks of the spread of COVID-19.
Delegations of the countries that need a visa to stay in Uzbekistan must send a list of participants to the organizers in advance for visa processing, indicating their full names, gender, passport numbers (indicating the date of issue and expiration date), dates of birth, and a scanned copy of the first information page of the passport.
Marketing and Advertising
The Organizing Committee guarantees the observance of sponsorship rights to the partners and sponsors of the International Mas-wrestling Federation, as stipulated in the relevant agreements, including the marketing guidelines of the International Mas-wrestling Federation.
Media
The Organizing Committee guarantees the provision of appropriate working conditions at the event for accredited media representatives in accordance with the International Mas-wrestling Federation Media Guidelines.
This regulation is the official challenge to the competition.