1. DATE AND LOCATION
The 20th International Open Wushu (sanda) Tournament in memory of Dmitry Gvishiani will be held from 17th to 19th of January 2025 in Molodechno, Republic of Belarus
Judges and Teams must arrive no later than 15th to 22th of January 2025.
2. COMPETITION VENUE
Sports and entertainment center, Molodechno
3. PARTICIPANTS
3.1 National teams from IWUF member countries, sports schools, and sports clubs are eligible to participate.
3.2 All applications shall bear the signature of the respective team manager.
4. PARTICIPATION FEE
For the participant of the sanda section, a participation fee of 40 USD is charged.
5. JUDGES
Each team may send one qualified judge in Sanda.
6. Age and weight categories of participants:
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Age categories |
Weigt categories |
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Male |
Female |
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Adult (18-40 years old) |
56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 85kg, 90kg, 100kg, |
48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg; 75kg |
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Juniors (15-17 years old) |
48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 85kg |
48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg,70kg |
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Youth (cadets – 12-14 years old) |
36kg, 39kg, 42kg, 45kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg |
42kg, 45kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg |
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Boys (9-11 years old) |
26kg, 28kg, 30kg, 32kg, 34kg, 36kg, 39kg, 42kg, 45kg, 48kg, 52kg |
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Note: the athlete's age is calculated based on the data of January 17, 2025
6.1 In the youth (12-14) and boys (9-11) category the following are prohibited:
• kicks to the opponent's head;
• series of punches to the opponent's head;
• high-amplitude throws.
6.2 Each competitor is required to possess two (2) sets of competition costumes and chest protectors: one (1) set in blue and one (1) set in red. Gloves and helmets may be of different colors.
Each competitor is required to possess their own mouth guard, jockstrap, and instep guard (youth (12-14) and boys (9-11) category).
6.3 Leitai Platform shall be used for fights for adult and juniors categories.
7. DRAWING-LOTS CEREMONY
The drawing-lots of the 20th International Open Wushu (sanda) Tournament in memory of Dm.Gvishiani will be conducted by the Organizing Committee at 17:15 on January 17th, 2025. The Organizing Committee will draw on behalf of the teams that are unable to send a representative to attend.
8. WEIGHING-IN
The initial weighing-in for Sanda athletes will take place at 14:00 – 17:00 on January 17th, 2025.
9. COMPETITION METHODS
9.1 In Sanda competitions, a single knockout system with one third place will be adopted.. If the number of competitors is three (3) or less, a single round–robin method will be adopted.
9.2 Following arrival and registration, the athletes will go through the initial weighing in and drawing lots formalities as stipulated in the schedule.
10. ENTRIES
10.1 Preliminary entries should be sent before December 10th 2024 to bfwushu@tut.by
10.2 The Final Entry Forms must be submitted through the electronic online registration system or to bfwushu@tut.by no later than January, 10th 2025.
10.3 Penalty of 50 USD will apply, if submitting Final Entry Form after the deadline.
10.4 The original Final Entry Form must be brought to the registration;
10.5 Final Entry Forms must be submitted only according to the published application form (self-made application forms will not be accepted);
10.6 All names and surnames must be typed in English.
11. TRANSPORT
If necessary, the organizing committee can assist in organizing transfers from Minsk International Airport to Molodechno.
12. ACCOMMODATION
Teams are accommodated independently.
If necessary, the organizing committee can provide assistance in booking a Hotel "Molodechno".
13. AWARDING
Participants of the competition who take 1st, 2nd and 3rd places are awarded medals and diplomas of the corresponding degree.
14. DOCUMENTS
14.1 All the competitors are required to hand in:
Citizen passport (copier);
Health certificates (including ECG). The Health Certificate is only valid if it has been issued within a period 30 days prior to the competition. For Sanda athletes - health certificate showing , electrocardiogram (ECG), blood pressure
and heart rate in a medical check-up taken within 30 days before the day of registration.
Valid Insurance Certificate.
Waiver of Liabilities.
All names and surnames must be typed in English or Russian.
14.2 Each team is required to bring the following:
1. The original Final Entry Form
2. Health certificates and Life Accidental Injury Insurance Certificates for all athletes
3. Waiver of liabilities for all athletes
4. A USB flash drive with national Anthem
5. A national flag
15. VISA
To apply for a visa, you must fill out and send to bfwushu@tut.by information about the team members.
16. OTHER MATTER
16.1 The coldest month of the year in Molodechno is January, with an average maximum temperature of -17 °C and a minimum of -7 °C.
16.2 US dollar to Belarusian ruble exchange rate 1 USD = 3.6 BYN
These regulations are considered to be the official invitation to the tournament!
Chairman of the Belarus Wushu Federation S.Martynau
About the Dmitry Gvishiani
Dmitry Gvishiani (November 5, 1978 – September 1, 1999) was a cadet at the Military Academy of the Republic of Belarus. He was awarded the Order "For Personal Courage".
On August 28, 1999, Dmitry was returning from home to the capital. He was traveling with his classmates on passenger train #660 Brest-Minsk. Late in the evening, not far from Drogichin, the locomotive suddenly caught fire. The passenger train made an emergency stop at 22:50 near the Lipniki station. The cadets did not lose their heads. Dmitry Gvishiani and Roman Kunda grabbed fire extinguishers and ran to put out the fire, while Vadim Gritsuk and Viktor Chumansky tried to stop the panic and helped passengers get out of the cars. Dmitry tried to control the fire, but at that moment a powerful explosion thundered - the batteries built into the niche of the locomotive's fuel tank exploded. Then the locomotive's fuel tanks. A wave of burning fuel washed over Dmitry Gvishiani, who was closest to the locomotive. The injured cadet with severe burns was urgently flown to Minsk by helicopter to the 432nd Main Military Clinical Hospital.
Dmitry Gvishiani died from the burns he sustained on the night of August 31 to September 1, 1999.
For exceptional courage and personal bravery shown in rescuing people during an emergency, cadet Dmitry Gvishiani was posthumously awarded the Order "For Personal Courage".