From September 27 to October 2, 2025, Chinese Taipei will host the East and Southeast Asian Kurash Championship.
The event is organized in collaboration with the International Kurash Association (IKA), the Kurash Confederation of Asia, and the Chinese Taipei Kurash Federation.
As part of the championship, IKA Refereeing Examinations (1–2 stars), IKI Coaching Seminars, and exams for Kurash coaching A & B licenses are planned.
Each Kurash Federation from South and Southeast Asian countries can enter one athlete per weight class, with competitions taking place at the Taipei Gymnasium sports complex.
The championship will feature the following weight categories:
Men: -60 kg, -66 kg, -73 kg, -81 kg, -90 kg, -100 kg, -120 kg +120 kg
Women: -48 kg, -52 kg, -57 kg, -63 kg, -70 kg, -78 kg, -87 kg, +87 kg
“This championship is not only a competition but also a platform for friendship and cooperation. Kurash is a sport that promotes human values,” said IKA President Haider Farman.
Organizers aim to offer attendees more than just a sporting event — an opportunity to experience Taiwanese culture, cuisine, and landmarks. According to Ms. Tsui Fang Chang, President of the Chinese Taipei Kurash Federation, famous attractions like the “Thousand-Hand and Thousand-Eyed Guanyin” statue, traditional markets, and local eateries will welcome visitors.
For reference: Chinese Taipei previously hosted the Asian Youth and Junior Kurash Championships in 2013 and 2015. After 10 years, it is now hosting the East and Southeast Asian Championship for the first time.
The International Kurash Association invites all member countries to actively participate in this event.
