SUBMISSION GRAPPLING
kuwait city, Kuwait
Description
Maximum Capacity is 16 per Weight Division Only
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1.Registration
• Registration closes on Monday, September 21 at 11:59 PM.
• No late registrations or exceptions will be accepted after the registration deadline.
• Competition brackets will be published on Tuesday, September 22.
Registration Fees
• Adults (18 years and above): KD 30
• Youth (10–17 years): KD 25
Note: Registration fees remain the same throughout the registration period. There are no early-bird or late registration rates.
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2. Weigh-In Schedule
All competitors must complete the official weigh-in during one of the following sessions:
First Weigh-In
• Thursday, September 24
• 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Second Weigh-In
• Friday, September 25
• 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
📍 Venue: Championship Venue – Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) Sports Hall.
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3.Competition Schedule
Day 1 ( Friday, September 25)
• Youth Division (16–17 years)
• Adult Division (18 years and above)
Matches begin at 1:00 PM.
Day2: Saturday, September 26
• Kids Division (10–15 years)
Matches begin at 10:00 AM.
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4. Weight Allowance
⚠️ Weight allowance: 300 grams only.
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5. Bracket Merging Policy
Bracket merging is not automatic and will only take place with the athlete’s consent, due to significant differences between weight classes.
Special Cases
Case 1 – Athlete makes weight but has no opponent
If an athlete successfully makes the required weight but is the only competitor in the bracket, they will not be declared champion by default.
The athlete will be offered the option to move up to the next weight class.
• If the athlete accepts, they will be merged into the higher weight division.
• If the athlete declines, a registration fee refund may be offered.
Case 2 – Athlete does not make weight and has no opponent
If an athlete fails to make the required weight and remains alone in the bracket, they may also be offered the option to compete in another appropriate weight class.
• If the athlete accepts, they will be merged accordingly.
• If the athlete declines, the registration fee will not be refunded
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6. Weight Categories
- 12 Years Old
- - 25 kg
- - 35 kg
- - 45 kg
- - 55 kg
- + 55 kg
- 14 Years Old
- - 35 kg
- - 45 kg
- - 55 kg
- - 65 kg
- + 65 kg
- 16 Years Old
- - 40 kg
- - 50 kg
- - 60 kg
- - 70 kg
- + 70 kg
- 18 Years Old
- - 50 kg
- - 60 kg
- - 70 kg
- - 80 kg
- +80 kg
Men’s Division (18+)
- - 65 kg
- - 75 kg
- - 85 kg
- - 95 kg
- + 95 kg
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7. Match Duration
Under 18 Division
- Match duration: 5 minutes
- Overtime applies only in the Finals: 3 minutes
Adult Division (+18)
- Match duration: 10 minutes
- Overtime applies only in the Finals: 5 minutes
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8.🏆 Prizes
Youth Division (Under 18)
The top three competitors will receive:
🥇 Gold Medal🥈 Silver Medal🥉 Bronze Medal
Cash Prize for First Place:
- Ages 10–15: USD 100
- Ages 16–17: USD 300
Men’s Division (18+)
The top three competitors will receive:
🥇 Gold Medal🥈 Silver Medal🥉 Bronze Medal
Additional The first-place winner will receive:
- Championship Belt
- USD 1,000 Cash Prize
Divisions
- Adult$100
- -18 Y$80
- -16 Y$80
- -14 Y$80
- -12 Y$80
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does registration close, and are late registrations accepted?
Registration closes on Monday, September 21 at 11:59 PM. No late registrations or exceptions will be accepted after the registration deadline.
How much does registration cost?
Adults (18 years and above) pay KD 30. Youth competitors ages 10–17 pay KD 25, and fees remain the same throughout the registration period.
Is there a capacity limit?
Maximum capacity is 16 competitors per weight division only.
When will competition brackets be published?
Competition brackets will be published on Tuesday, September 22.
When and where are weigh-ins?
The first weigh-in is Thursday, September 24 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The second weigh-in is Friday, September 25 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Championship Venue – Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET) Sports Hall.
What is the weight allowance?
The weight allowance is 300 grams only.
What is the competition schedule?
Day 1 is Friday, September 25 for Youth Division (16–17 years) and Adult Division (18 years and above), with matches beginning at 1:00 PM. Day 2 is Saturday, September 26 for Kids Division (10–15 years), with matches beginning at 10:00 AM.
What are the weight categories?
Categories are: 12 years old: -25, -35, -45, -55, +55 kg; 14 years old: -35, -45, -55, -65, +65 kg; 16 years old: -40, -50, -60, -70, +70 kg; 18 years old: -50, -60, -70, -80, +80 kg; Men’s Division (18+): -65, -75, -85, -95, +95 kg.
How does bracket merging work?
Bracket merging is not automatic and only takes place with the athlete’s consent. If an athlete makes weight but has no opponent, they may move up to the next weight class or may be offered a registration fee refund if they decline; if they do not make weight and decline another appropriate weight class, the registration fee will not be refunded.
How long are matches?
Under 18 matches are 5 minutes, with 3 minutes of overtime only in the finals. Adult Division (+18) matches are 10 minutes, with 5 minutes of overtime only in the finals.
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