Gushtigiri
G
PLAYERS
2
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Outdoor
MATERIALS
- A soft grassy area, sand pit, or padded mat
- A traditional sash or belt (optional)
HOW TO PLAY
1
Two competitors face off, often gripping each other's sash, belt, or shoulders to start the hold.
2
Each wrestler tries to unbalance the other using throws, trips, and holds while staying on their feet.
3
A win is scored when one wrestler forces the other's back or shoulders to touch the ground.
4
Certain moves, like strikes or grabbing below the waist, are agreed off-limits beforehand for safety.
5
Best-of-three throws can decide an overall winner between two competitors.