On October 15-19, the attention of the world Kurash community and Kurash fans will be focused on the city of Termez.
The city of Termez is hosting 2 of the most prestigious Kurash competitions of the year from the calendar of the International Kurash Association.
The strongest and best Kurash athletes of the world will compete for the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s prize in the final stage of the World Series Pro and the International tournament “Al-Hakim At-Termiziy”.
First, the Finals of World Series Pro will open the Kurash competitions.
In the final stage of this tournament, which is traditionally held every two years, 80 Kurash athletes from Asia, Europe, Africa and Pan-America will compete.
From this year there will be 10 weight categories in this tournament.
According to the IKA Ranking system, 8 Kurash athletes with the highest ranking points in each weight category have the right to participate in the final stage. Ranking points are determined based on the results achieved at Continental championships, International tournaments, and then World championships held throughout the year.
The total prize fund of the World Series Pro tournament, which will be held on October 16-17 at the Alpomish stadium in Termez, is $170,000.
In each weight category, the winners who take 1st place will receive $10,000, those who take 2nd place – $5,000, and those who take 3rd place – $1,000.
The competitions will be held among male: -66, -73, -81, -90, -100 and +100 kg and among female -52, -63, -78 and +78 kg.
The next prestigious competitions of the Kurash are scheduled for October 18.
The total prize fund of the traditionally held International tournament “Al-Hakim At-Termiziy” for the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s prize is 130,000 US dollars.
The winner of the absolute weight category will be awarded the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan’s prize in the amount of 20,000 US dollars.
In addition, the winner of the 2nd place in the overall weight will receive 10,000 US dollars, and the winner of the 3rd place will receive 5,000 US dollars.
Also, the winners of other weight categories will be awarded 5,000 US dollars, 2nd place winners – 2,500 and 3rd place winners – 1,000 US dollars.
All National Federations of the IKA have the right to participate in this tournament.
As part of the Kurash holiday held in the city of Termez, it is planned to hold a IKA Directing Committee meeting of the International Kurash Association, organize a seminar and exams for Kurash coaches and referees.