I have been participating in all Kurash competitions since I was young. I also had defeats. However, when I do “over the head” my opponent in a beautiful way and won an honest victory, dozens of people turned the circle and lifted me on their shoulders many times. This is actually the greatest achievement of a Kurash player.

The International Kurash Association is adamant that this unprecedented and challenging time will pass very soon and we all would be able to return to normal flow of life. However, today it is crucial to put safety and health first and cease all public events, competitions and joint trainings.

At the end of my trip, I came to the conclusion I needed. Today, the World Kurash Family is approaching nearly 140 country- members. Many of them, which developing steadily and receiving the support from their goverment, which they have deserve. But, unfortunately, they are those, which still not yet much developing and they are not even trying to do it by themselves.

This year on February 8-10, Pattaya held the training for Thailand referees. The seminar was attended by 20 strongest referees, from about 10 provinces of the Kingdom of Thailand.

This year the IKA’s Directing Committee determined best events, athletes and officials in ten different nominations judging their overall performance and contribution to Kurash promotion in their respective countries, continents and in the world.

We hope that the New Year of 2020 will be one of the productive years for all of us and for our favourite Kurash. I am happy to send you my sincere wishes.

The KCAO Calendar is available on the link shown below.

Today is the birthday of Mr. Komil Ruziev – the President of Kurash Confederation of Asia and Oceania and Vice President of International Kurash Association.

Members of the Congress – heads and representatives of national Kurash federations from around the globe heard reports of IKA President, Vice-Presidents and members of the Directing Committee on their activities over the past year.

The national teams of Uzbekistan have the highest result. In the team event, the team won 12 gold, 10 silver and 2 bronze medals.There were three top strong athletes from Vietnam, Chinese Taipei entered the tournament.