Tokyo 2025 - Summer Deaflympics 2025

Technical Regulations - Wrestling Greco-Roman

1. EVENTS
This competition will be conducted during the Summer Deaflympics 2025 from 15 Nov 2025 to 26 Nov 2025 and will consist of the following 6 events (6 for men, 0 for women and 0 for mixed):

2. PARTICIPANTS

2.1 Invitation to Participate
ICSD and the Organising Committee will invite all National Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) members in good standing to participate in the competition.

2.2 Eligibility

2.2.1 Hearing Loss
Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Refer to the ICSD Audiogram Regulations for additional details on measurement of hearing loss.

2.2.2 Age
Athletes must meet the minimum age requirement for each event listed below:

2.2.3 Compliance
Only athletes who comply with the Deaflympics Regulations are allowed to participate in the competition.

2.3 Number of Teams
Not Applicable

2.4 Qualified Teams
Not Applicable

2.5 Number of Athletes per Discipline
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each Wrestling Greco-Roman discipline listed below:

2.6 Number of Athletes per Event
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

2.7 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A maximum number of reserve/substitute athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

2.8 Competition Entry Standards
Not Applicable

2.9 Competition Entry Rules
Only an authorised representative of each NDSF is allowed to submit competition entries.

2.10 Non-Starting Athletes
A fine of USD$100.00 will be levied on each non-starting athlete unless he/she submits a doctor's declaration in writing English that he/she should not be allowed to start.

3. REGISTRATION
Please refer to the 7. Individual Sports in the General Technical Rules - Summer Deaflympics, for further details on registration.

4. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

4.1 Technical Organisation
ICSD is be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition in conjunction with the United World Wrestling (UWW).

4.2 Committees

4.2.1 Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of the ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Konstantin Dzougoutov - ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director (Chair)
Václav Scheiner - UWW Neutral Referee
Atsushi Terazawa - JWF Chief Competition Officer
Ryosuke Sugiura - Sport Liaison Officer
Noriyuki Hasegawa - Deaf Representative

4.2.2 Protest Committee
The Protest Committee is comprised of the ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Konstantin Dzougoutov - ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director (Chair)
Václav Scheiner - UWW Neutral Referee
Kuninori Koike - International Wrestling Referee

4.3 Competition Rules
The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the UWW Rules and Regulations (version: January 2023). In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be dealt with as follow:

4.3.1 Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with the Deaflympics Regulations and this Wrestling Greco-Roman Technical Regulations.

4.3.2 Cases of a technical nature related to competition rules will be resolved in accordance with the UWW Rules and Regulations.

4.4 Competition Equipment

All equipment used during competition must comply with the UWW Rules and Regulations.

4.5 Competition Clothing

4.5.1 Participants must wear competitive uniforms representing their nationality, duly registered and published in accordance with the UWW Rules and Regulations.

4.5.2 Participants must observe the Deaflympics Regulations regarding advertisements on their uniforms and clothing worn in the competition area.

4.6 Draw
The draw for all events will be conducted under control of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the UWW Rules and Regulations.

4.7 Competition Plan
The competition plan will be conducted in accordance with the UWW Rules and Regulations.

4.8 Officials

4.8.1 Judge/Referee/Umpire
Allocation of the officials to conduct the events will be made by the Technical Committee. Wherever possible, officials will possess the UWW international license valid for 2025. However, officials with the highest level of national accreditation may be assigned.

4.8.2 Appointment
The Organising Committee, the Wrestling Greco-Roman Director and an ICSD-designated Representative shall appoint a UWW representative and an appropriate number of officials to conduct each event.

4.9 Unforeseen Incidents
In the event of unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules and regulations, the Technical Committee will make a determination. In the absence of the Technical Committee, the ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director will make a determination.

5. VENUES

5.1 Competition Venue

5.2 Training Venue

6. SCHEDULES

6.1 Competition Schedule

6.2 Training Schedule

6.3 Technical Meeting

6.3.1 Date and Location

6.3.2 Attendance
Each participating NDSF may be represented by a maximum of two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf. The NDSF may also bring an interpreter if necessary.

7. CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

7.1 Hearing Devices
The use of any hearing aid(s)/amplification or cochlear implant is prohibited in the restricted zone area.

7.1.1 Restricted Zone
As per Audiogram Regulations, athletes participating in Summer Deaflympics 2025 are strictly prohibited from using any hearing aids or cochlear implant aids during competitions. This rule applies specifically to the restricted zone, which is defined as follows:

7.1.1.1 Restricted Area

Athletes must remove their hearing devices before entering the following designated restricted areas. These areas are part of the competition zone, where hearing devices may provide an unfair advantage or interfere with the fairness of the competition.

Prohibited Areas:

• Medical Area: Where athletes may receive medical assistance.

• Weigh-In Area: Where athletes undergo weight verification before the competition.

• The Mats: The actual wrestling competition area.

• Athlete Bench Areas: Where athletes wait before their turn.

• Official Table: Where officials manage scores and match-related tasks.

• Call Room: An area adjacent to the Field of Play (FOP) where athletes undergo a final check before entering the competition mat.

However, after their final match of the day, athletes may use hearing devices within the restricted areas if they participate in the award ceremony.

7.1.1.2 Authority

Only authorised personnel are permitted to inspect athletes for hearing devices in the restricted areas. These officials are responsible for ensuring that athletes comply with the no-hearing device rule. Authorised Officials:

• Match Referees: The primary officials during the match (referee, judge, mat chairman) who ensure that no hearing devices are present during the match.

• Referee Delegate: The higher authority who oversees the compliance of the hearing device rules.

7.1.1.3 Inspection Location

Call Room Inspection: The referee is responsible for inspecting athletes upon entry into the call room to ensure they are not wearing any hearing devices before the match begins. If a hearing device is detected, the athlete will be given a chance to correct the violation. However, if the athlete refuses to comply, the referee is obligated to notify the ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director to report the violation.

Mat Area Inspection: The match referee performs a final check for hearing devices before the match begins. If a hearing device is found, the match referee must immediately inform the judge or mat chairman at the official table.

7.1.1.4 Violation

The responsibility for issuing penalties related to the use of hearing devices lies solely with the following officials:

• Match Referees

• Referee Delegate

If an athlete is found wearing a hearing device within the restricted zone, these officials are authorised to issue a disqualification foul and record the violation on the scoresheet. The Match referee must also report the violation to the ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director using the ICSD Violation Form.

7.1.2 Violation and Penalty
When this rule is violated, refer to ICSD Audiogram Regulations 10: Violations and Penalties.

7.1.3 Award Ceremony
Athletes may use any hearing device during the award ceremony. No penalty will be imposed for using such a device.

8. PROTESTS

8.1 Procedures for lodging a protest
All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the UWW Rules and Regulations and will be adjudicated by the Protest Committee.

8.1.1 Any protest must be written in English on the Official Protest Form. The form and a deposit USD$100.00 must be given to the ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director within 60 minutes after the official public posting of results.

8.1.2 The ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director will decide whether the protest is sport-related or eligibility-related. The Protest Committee will review all sport-related protests, and the ICSD Representative will review all eligibility-related protests.

8.1.3 The deposit of USD$100.00 will be returned to the applicant only if the protest is considered valid.

8.2 Procedure for reviewing a protest
The Protest Committee will meet in the competition venue or a designated office at a time decided upon by the ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director.

8.2.1 The ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director will chair of the Protest Committee.

8.2.2 The Sport Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for booking a meeting room and interpreters.

8.2.3 The SLO will contact and inform all members of the Protest Committee of the meeting time and location.

8.2.4 The ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.

8.2.5 After adjudication, the ICSD Wrestling Greco-Roman Director will forward the original Official Protest Form (along with the protest fee if the protest was denied) to the ICSD Secretariat. The SLO will forward a copy of the form to the Deaflympics Headquarters.

Notice: this regulations are subject to change. Last updated on Thursday, 15-May-25 23:10:59 GMT.