Asian Wrestling Championships facts for kids
The Asian Wrestling Championships is a big sports event where top Wrestling athletes from all over Asia compete. It's like the Olympics, but just for Asian countries! The Asian Associated Wrestling Committee (AAWC) organizes this exciting championship.
The men's wrestling tournament started way back in 1979. Later, in 1996, the women's tournament was added. Since then, both events have been held every single year, bringing together amazing wrestlers from across the continent.
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About the Championships
The Asian Wrestling Championships feature different styles of wrestling. The main ones are:
- Men's Freestyle: In this style, wrestlers can use their legs to attack and defend. They can also grab their opponent's legs.
- Men's Greco-Roman: This style is more about upper-body strength. Wrestlers can only use their arms and upper bodies to attack, and they cannot grab their opponent's legs.
- Women's Freestyle: Similar to men's freestyle, women wrestlers can use their legs and attack their opponent's legs.
These championships are a chance for wrestlers to show off their skills and compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals for their countries.
Where the Championships Have Been Held
The Asian Wrestling Championships travel to different cities across Asia each year. For example, the very first men's championship was held in Jalandhar, India in 1979. The first women's championship took place in Xiaoshan, China in 1996.
Over the years, many countries have hosted this event, including Iran, Japan, South Korea, Kazakhstan, and Mongolia. This allows different fans across Asia to experience the excitement of live wrestling.
Top Teams in Wrestling
Some countries have been super successful at the Asian Wrestling Championships, winning lots of team titles. A team title means a country's wrestlers, as a group, scored the most points across all weight categories in a specific style.
Here are some of the countries that have won the most team titles:
| Country | FS | GR | FW | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Iran |
30 | 16 | 0 | 46 |
 Japan |
1 | 1 | 18 | 20 |
 South Korea |
0 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
 China |
0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
 Kazakhstan |
1 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
 Uzbekistan |
4 | 1 | 0 | 5 |
 India |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
 Mongolia |
0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
As you can see, Iran has been very strong in men's freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, while Japan has dominated women's freestyle.
All-Time Medals Won
When we look at all the medals won (gold, silver, and bronze) since the championships began, some countries really stand out. This table shows which countries have won the most medals in total up to the 2024 Asian Wrestling Championships.
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Iran |
237 | 95 | 132 | 464 |
| 2 |  Japan |
153 | 122 | 161 | 436 |
| 3 |  Kazakhstan |
90 | 93 | 156 | 339 |
| 4 |  South Korea |
85 | 79 | 131 | 295 |
| 5 |  China |
70 | 74 | 133 | 277 |
| 6 |  Uzbekistan |
48 | 58 | 94 | 200 |
| 7 |  Kyrgyzstan |
37 | 49 | 96 | 182 |
| 8 |  North Korea |
37 | 37 | 40 | 114 |
| 9 |  Mongolia |
28 | 89 | 118 | 235 |
| 10 |  India |
25 | 82 | 137 | 244 |
| 11 |  Syria |
4 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
| 12 |  Bahrain |
3 | 0 | 7 | 10 |
| 13 |  Chinese Taipei |
1 | 14 | 19 | 34 |
| 14 |  Tajikistan |
1 | 9 | 13 | 23 |
| 15 |  Pakistan |
1 | 9 | 8 | 18 |
| 16 |  Iraq |
1 | 2 | 13 | 16 |
| 17 |  Turkmenistan |
1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| – |  United States (Guest) |
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 18 |  Vietnam |
0 | 5 | 12 | 17 |
| 19 |  Thailand |
0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 20 |  Jordan |
0 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 21 |  Qatar |
0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 22 |  Philippines |
0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Totals (22 entries) | 823 | 825 | 1,283 | 2,931 | |
Iran and Japan have won the most gold medals, showing their long-standing strength in Asian wrestling. Kazakhstan and South Korea also have a very impressive number of medals.
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See Also
In Spanish: Campeonato Asiático de Lucha para niños
