History:
Alysh, one of the most ancient sports of Asia and the national traditional sport of Kyrgyzstan, has roots that trace back to the ancient Turkic language, where "Alysh" means "to fight to determine the strongest one." This sport's historical roots extend far into the past, reflecting its deep cultural significance in the region.
Rules:
Alysh is the wrestling in the standing position. Competitors engage in upright wrestling on a 12x12 meter mat for a duration of 3 minutes for both men and women. Athletes wear white trousers, green/blue jackets and red belts, and must hold on to their opponents' belts at all times. Their objective is to throw their opponents with their back onto the mat. Points are awarded based on the amplitude of the throws: 1 point if the opponent lands on a knee or buttocks, 2 points if they land sideways or on a hip, and 6 points if they land on their back. The first competitor to score 6 points wins the match. The match can also end by fall, injury, 3 cautions given to the opponent, forfeit, or disqualification. Alysh includes weight categories for men and women, with simple rules to accommodate various national belt wrestling styles. It is performed in the two styles described below.
Classic style:
In this style is strictly forbidden to grasp the opponent below the belt line, or to trip him or to use the legs actively on his opponent to perform any action, with the exception of the use of a leg, when the opponent is in the air.
Freestyle:
In this style is permissible to grasp the legs of the opponent, to trip him/her and to use the legs actively to perform any action.
