KURASH – USUL
Over 50 Teams from 15 Countries took part at this successful event from Asia- Europe- Africa, and Pan-American.
Live TV coverage as well as t World Martial Arts Masterships Platform, was transmitted all over the World, and all interested in Kurash Usul were present.
This was the 2nd year that World Martial Arts Masterships organized this event amongst 18 other Olympic and non-Olympic sport , last year Kurash had participants from 10 countries and this year, there was an increase of 50% more Participants.
After the high interest of participants for Kurash Usul and the order of IKA President Mr.Farman, a Taskforce was formed with the help of the International Kurash Institute and 5 other experts from different National federations to achieve one unified USUL.
The feedback was very positive, and many countries are requesting more information about the Kurash Usul; more information can be obtained at IKA E-Kurash Platform on YouTube.
We would like to thank the World Martial Arts Masterships Organizing Committee, Mr. Ziyoviddin Khodjiniyazov- IKA Vice President on International collaboration and Games , Reza Nassiri- IKA General Secretary and TD of the games , Mr.Bae – Vice President of KKF and competition Manager of the games all the 30 referees from all continents, International Kurash Institute and above all the President of IKA Mr Farman for his support.
The result of the championships as follows:
Men -35 Years Old
1. TUR K.S. AKKUR/ M. BAYRAKTAR 261
2. IRI R. RANJKESH/ M. SAFARI 259
3. TPE S.C. PAN/ C.C. WU 254
Men +35 Years Old
1. VIE L.S. NGUYEN/ L. Hung 263
2. THA E. YINGKIETNONT/ B. PANITLERTUM 234
3. IND H. KOLANGARAKA./ B. AZHIVELIKKA 228
3. PHI J.P ADRIN/ L. ARTHURO 228
India and the Philippines on Equal points
Female -35 Years old
1. IRI A. CHEGHELVANDI/ K. BOOSTANATRO 256
2. KOR J. KIM/ M. BANG 254
3. TPE C.W. TSOU/ P.T. HUANG 248
Female +35 Years Old
1. VIE D.T.T. LE/ T.H.C. NGUYEN 229
2. IRI A. KOLIVAND/ Y. AFJARI 226
3.HKG M. CHENG/ K. WONG 209
Mixed -35 Years Old ( Men and Women )
1.TPE H.C. CHAN/ W.T. LEE 239
2. INA E. OFRENSI/ J. DAVID 235
3. TUR I. KURTOGLU/ K.S. AKKUS 233
Mixed +35 Years Old ( Men and Women )
1. VIE H.K.V. NGUYEN/ N.S. NGUYEN 239
2. IND H. KOLANGARAKA./ J. ANIE 234
3. IRI A. EMAM NAJAFA./ G. EMAM NAJAFA 199
Hope to see you all again in 2023
