Mas-wrestling
Mas-wrestling (stick tug-of-war) is the national sport of the peoples of the Russian north.
In mas-wrestling, opponents sit opposite each other, resting their feet on a board placed on its edge, and grab a stick with both hands. To win, the athlete must snatch the stick from the opponent’s hands or pull him to his side along with the stick. The match lasts until two victories of one of the wrestlers.
Team line-up: 8 athletes (5 men and 3 women), 2 coaches, 1 referee.
Athletes 18 years of age and older are allowed to compete. Competitions are held among men and women.
Weight categories:
- among men:up to 65 kg, up to 70 kg, up to 80 kg, up to 90 kg, up to 105 kg;
- among women: up to 55 kg, up to 65 kg, up to 75 kg.
The competition site is a platform - a flat, uneven platform that can withstand a load of up to 600 kg.
Competitions are held according to the rules of the International Mas- Wrestling Federation.