Rules

According to the rules of oil wrestling, the loser is considered the wrestler whose back touches the ground as a result of the opponent's actions (“showing belly to the stars”); sitting supported by two hands behind them; touching the ground with both elbows or elbow and hand. The winner is considered the wrestler who raises the opponent and either carries him three steps or spins him around. The wrestler whose kispet is pulled down, showing shameful parts also loses (such cases are extremely rare).

Scoring System

• The loser is considered the wrestler whose back touches the ground as a result of the opponent's actions (“showing belly to the stars”).

• The winner is considered the wrestler who raises the opponent and either carries him three steps or spins him around.

• The wrestler whose kispet is pulled down, showing shameful parts also loses. During the match, opponents will attempt to try and stick their hands inside the other's kispet to gain leverage, to grab hold of the cuffs below the knees.

In this game there is no specific scoring system. The first one who completes one of the following either wins or losses. If a younger man beats a older man the younger man has to kiss the older man's hand as a sign of respect.

Primary Injuries and Prevention

The injuries include concussions, scrapes, bruises, tongue cuts, and cauliflower ear. However, knee and shoulder injuries occur with more severity than all other injuries and are responsible for the most lost time, surgeries, and treatments.

• Wear headgear. Headgear and a mouthguard can help prevent head, ear, tongue, and tooth injury.

• Use padding and braces. ...

• Train during preseason. ...

• Eat and drink properly. ...

• Shower before and after practice and matches. ...

• Sanitize mats and other equipment after each use.