Historically, matches lasted hours. In , a match has a 20-minute maximum. If no pin occurs, judges award victory based on aggression and "near-throws." However, the final championship match of the tournament retains the No Limit rule. In 2023, the final lasted 47 minutes.
You do not sign up for via a gym membership. Wrestlers live in Akhadas (training halls) that double as dormitories. A typical day before a tournament includes: chilas wrestling 4
If you want to witness live, timing is everything. The tournament is held twice a year: Historically, matches lasted hours
With the explosive popularity of , promoters are already planning the fifth installment. Speculation is rife about a potential "International Challenge," where a foreign grappler (possibly a sumo wrestler from Japan or a freestyle wrestler from Iran) would be invited to compete. In 2023, the final lasted 47 minutes