Beach wrestling
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History
First time in 2004, during the International United Wrestling Federation (FILA), beach wrestling was registered as a type of wrestling[1]. Beach wrestling is a sport type in which both men and women can participate. Athletes compete in an inner sand-filled circle with a diameter of 7 meters. Unlike regular wrestling, athletes participating in this type of wrestling wear swimsuits, not wrestling clothes. They can also use spandex or sports shorts.
In 2015, the International Federation of United Wrestling (FILA) amended the international rules. Under the new rules, wrestlers can score by knocking an opponent down, out of the ring, or on their back[2]. In addition to the annual World Beach Wrestling Championships, beach wrestling has featured in the Youth Olympic Games, Asian Games, Mediterranean Games and the 2019 World Beach Games[3]. The World Beach Wrestling Championship has been held in series for the first time since 2019
References
- ^ "Beach wrestling". fila-official.com. Archived from the original on October 24, 2012. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ "Beach Wrestling Rules Adjusted". United World Wrestling. Archived from the original on December 3, 2020. Retrieved December 5, 2022.
- ^ "UWW Disciplines". Archived from the original on September 20, 2014. Retrieved December 5, 2022.