Description
In line with the movement objective, the WFS Wrestling and Sport Sambo Championship seeks to provide a platform for grappling enthusiasts to enhance camaraderie, share knowledge, and raise standards, as part of our National Day celebrations.
Event information
Please refer to the Rules and Regulations here for more details.
Divisions & Categories contested: View the full list here.
Find out more on the ActiveSG website here.
Event Schedule (Tentative)
Sat 25th July (Day 1):
| 8.30am - 9.00am | Weigh-in |
| 10.00am - 11.00am | Kids 4-6 (Sock out) to 17U Sport Sambo |
| 11.30am - 1.00pm | Kids 4-6 (Sock out) & 10U Wrestling |
| 2.15pm - 6.00pm | 13U to 17U Wrestling, Greco-Roman Wrestling |
Sun 26th July (Day 2):
| 8.30am - 9.00am | Weigh-in |
| 10:00am - 12.45pm | Men's Freestyle Wrestling (57kg, 61kg, 65kg, 92kg) , Women's Wrestling (All) |
| 1.00pm - 2.00pm | Men's & Women's Sport Sambo (All), Team event (Adult Sambo) |
| 2.30pm - 6.30pm | Men's Freestyle Wrestling (70kg, 74kg, 79kg, 86kg, 97kg, 125kg), Team event (Adult Wrestling) |
| 6.30pm onwards | Award Ceremony |
Registration guide
For more information on how to register for a competition, you may refer to this guide here: How to register for a competition - Smoothcomp Knowledge Base
Eligibility
a. Participants MUST be Singapore citizens, Permanent Residents, or Non-Citizen Residents on valid passes (MOM / MOE passes). Age divisions shall be based on YEAR of BIRTH.
b. Participants may register in multiple events in their weight category and age division only, and must provide their coach information for verification.
c. All individual divisions shall be inclusive, and differently abled participants with prior training, may register in their respective age groups.
d. All participants must complete the Pesta Sukan 2026indemnity form using their/their parents/legal guardian's Singpass Indemnity Form | FormSG and provide proof (email) of completion to Registration staff on event day.
Link to the indemnity form: Pesta Sukan 2026 Indemnity Form
REGISTRATION DATES & FEES
Participants may register in multiple disciplines (Sambo / FS / GR / WW / Team) ONLY in their respective age division and weight category.
The closing date for entries shall be 2359H Monday 22nd July 2024. Incomplete and/or late entries will not be accepted,
The registration fee shall be:
b. $10.00 per category (including team event) for children and youth (17 years and younger)
c. $15 per category (including team event) for the adult and masters divisions
Divisions and categories contested
The following divisions and categories will be contested:
| Wrestling | Sport Sambo | Sock-Off Challenge | |
| Eligible Age Groups | • Kids (4-6, 7-10, 11-13 yrs) • Youth (14-17 yrs) • Adult (18+ yrs) • Masters (46-55, 56-65, +66 yrs) | • Kids (4-6, 7-10, 11-13 yrs) • Youth (14-17 yrs) • Adult (18+ yrs) • Masters (46-55, 56-65, +66 yrs) | • Kids 4 - 6 years • Kids 7 - 10 years |
| Weight Categories / Brackets | • Kids 4-13: 5 categories per age group • Youth 14-17: 8 Boys & 8 Girls classes • Adult 18+: 10 male/female classes • Masters (46-55, 56-65, +66): 5 Men's Wrestling & 5 Women's Wrestling classes | • Kids 4-13: 5 categories per age group • Youth 14-17: 8 Boys & 8 Girls classes • Adult 18+: M8 & W8 classes • Masters (46-55, 56-65, +66): 5 Men's Sambo & 5 Women's Sambo classes | • Kids 4-6: 5 categories • Kids 7-10: 5 categories |
Public Activities and Tryouts
As part of the national effort to promote active lifestyle, a number of activities may be held for the general public, comprising introductory workshops, and discipline related tryouts.
Weigh-Ins
Timings will be published after registration period.
Official weigh-in (30 minutes) shall be conducted at least 1 hour prior to commencement of the contested division. Each participant may only weigh-in once during the official weigh-in.
No weight allowance will be given. Participants who fail to make weight shall be disqualified (NO REFUND).
Rules and Regulations
The current rules and regulations of the International Sambo Federation (FIAS) and United World Wrestling (UWW) shall be enforced with the following addendums / exceptions:
a. Competition attire.
| Required Attire | Wrestling singlet (Blue and Red)or short sleeved rashguard with tights/shorts with no pockets and zippers | Sambo uniform preferred. Grappling uniforms with wrist-length sleeves and pocketless shorts are allowed. | Singlet, or pocketless rashguard and athletic shorts. |
Head covers for women permitted (for religious purpose only).
Wrestling or Sambo shoes preferred but not mandatory.
There will be no exemptions!
Competition rulesets (For 7-10 Years, 11-13 Years, 14-17 Years & 18+ Years)
Complete rules and regulations may be viewed at the following links:
Wrestling: https://cdn.uww.org/2026-01/wrestling_rules.pdf
Kids Wrestling: https://tinyurl.com/Kids-wrestling
Kids Sock out challenge: https://tinyurl.com/sock-out
Sambo: https://tinyurl.com/Sambo-rules
Competition rulesets (For Sock Challenge: 4-6 Years)
To add an element of fun, the 4 - 6 years category will compete in the sock out challenge guided by the following rules:
- IMMEDIATE WIN: Participants will be required to remove the sock off their opponent’s foot (Sock provided by organiser).
- WIN BY SUPERIORITY: A point will be awarded for every takedown when the chest or back of the opponent touches the ground, and at the conclusion of the match, the contestant with the most points shall be declared the winner.
- In the event of a draw (same points), the contestant making the last score shall be declared the winner. (Penalties shall be included in the winner computation)
- Participants in the 4 - 6 years division shall compete from the kneeling position, at least 1 knee must be on the ground at all times.
Rules are explained and demonstrated here.
All participants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with the rules to avoid any forfeits/disqualifications during their matches.
For any queries pertaining to the rulesets, please email in to Register@singaporewrestling.com
