Kurash

Kurash is a traditional Uzbek wrestling sport in which competitors grapple while standing and use belt grips to throw opponents onto the mat.

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Kurash rules: The regulations governing Kurash bouts, including legal techniques, scoring, penalties, and match conduct. They define which throws and actions count during a Kurash bout.
Uzbekistan: A landlocked country in Central Asia whose largest ethnic group is Uzbek. Kurash is closely associated with Uzbekistan and its national sporting identity.
World Kurash Championships: International championships contested by national teams under Kurash rules. They are the sport’s principal global championship competition.
Sambo: A Russian combat sport combining wrestling, throws, and submission techniques, with rules varying by discipline. Sport sambo permits leg attacks and groundwork absent from Kurash.
Halal: A clean throw in Kurash that earns the highest score and ends the bout. It is the decisive scoring result of a clean, controlled throw.
Central Asian wrestling: A family of regional wrestling traditions practiced across Central Asia. Kurash belongs to a wider landscape of local grappling traditions.
Asian Games: A multisport event for athletes from countries across Asia. Kurash has appeared as a medal sport at Asian Games events.
Belt wrestling: A group of wrestling styles in which competitors grip belts or the opponent’s clothing. Kurash shares belt-based control with several regional wrestling traditions.
Yambosh: A Kurash scoring term for a throw that earns a substantial score without immediately ending the bout. It distinguishes a strong throw from a bout-ending halal.
Navruz: A spring festival celebrated across Central Asia and other regions, marking the new year. Kurash bouts have traditionally featured in public celebrations of Navruz.