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Season2026 UWW Grappling International Rules — gi (Grappling Gi) + no-gi (Grappling) under the global wrestling governing body's submission-grappling discipline

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SeasonUWW International Wrestling Rules — January 2026 edition (Freestyle + Greco-Roman; PDF at cdn.uww.org/2026-01/wrestling_rules.pdf)

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Section 2: Equipment

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UWW

Grappling Gi: approved kimono (jacket + pants); colored belt by rank; Grappling (no-gi): rashguard + shorts (or grappling pants); rashguard covers torso; Mouthguard recommended; protective cup permitted (men)

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Wrestlers must wear a one-piece wrestling singlet in either red or blue, as assigned by the competition draw. The singlet must be UWW-approved, tight-fitting to the body, and made of a non-abrasive material.

Section 3: Playing Area

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UWW-standard wrestling mat: 12m × 12m total, with central 9m × 9m competition circle; Padded outer safety zone; Single championship mat at finals; multiple parallel mats at qualifiers

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Section 4: Players & Officials

Section 5: Rules of Play

Section 6: Scoring

Section 7: Violations & Penalties

Section 8: Safety Considerations