# AIGA European Championship 2025 > Competition in Sultanbeyli, Istanbul, Türkiye | August 23, 2025 – August 24, 2025 ## Overview **Event Type:** Competition **Description:** Dear friends, We would like to inform you that, following organizational planning, a decision has been made to hold the AIGA EUROPE Championship. This decision was made based on the current registration structure in order to ensure a comfortable schedule, high-quality organization, and personalized attention for every participant. The championship will be conducted in accordance with the AIGA Rules and Regulations for international competitions. The event will be overseen by official AIGA representatives, and the referee team will include appointed international technical officials. AIGA rules: [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kdd59N1V0jyaSa7CUg4V678qUy39Pr-c/view](https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Kdd59N1V0jyaSa7CUg4V678qUy39Pr-c/view) The following categories will be contested at the championship: 4-5 (2020-2021) Years Boys: -15 kg, -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -33 kg, +33kg Girls: same categories weight 6-7 Years (2018-2019) Boys: -18 kg, -21 kg, -24 kg, -27 kg, -30 kg, -34 kg, -38 kg, +38 kgGirls: same categories weight 8-9 Years (2016-2017) Boys: -22 kg, -25 kg, -28 kg, -31 kg, -35 kg, 39 kg, -43kg, +43 kg Girls: same categories weight 10-11 Years (2014-2015) Boys: -26 kg, -29 kg, -32 kg, -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, -47 k0g, -51 kg, +51 kg Girls: same categories weight 12-13 Years/born in 2012-2013 Boys: -30 kg, -34 kg, -38 kg, -42 kg, -47 kg, -52 kg, -57 k0g, -63 kg, +63 kg Girls: -28 kg, -32 kg, -36 kg, -40 kg, -44 kg, -48 kg, -52 kg -56 kg, +56 kg 14-15 Years/born in 2010-2011 Teen Boys: -37 kg, -41 kg, -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -72 kg, +72 kg Teen Girls: -35 kg, -39 kg, -43 kg, -47 kg, -51 kg, -55 kg, -59 kg, -63 kg, +63 kg 16-17 Years/born in 2008-2009 Teen Boys: -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -72 kg, -78 kg, -84 kg, +84 kg Teen Girls: -40 kg, -44 kg, -48 kg, -52 kg, -56 kg, -61 kg, -66 kg, -71 kg, +71 kg Men: -60 kg, -65 kg, -70 kg, -76 kg, -83 kg, -91 kg, -100 kg, +100 kg Women: -45 kg, -50 kg, -55 kg, -60 kg, -66 kg, -73 kg, +73 kg Minimum Participation Requirement To ensure the competitiveness of our championships, each weight category must have at least two (2) registered and weighed-in athletes for the competition to take place. Athletes should be aware that after the weigh-in procedure, there may be cases where fewer than two (2) participants remain in a category. In such cases the match will not take place, and no medal will be awarded. Athletes affected by this situation will be given the opportunity to compete in the next suitable weight category (only one category higher than their originally registered category), provided that safety requirements are met and the minimum number of participants is present. Participation Requirements Open to participants from all countries worldwide. -Each national federation may register an unlimited number of athletes in each weight category. -Once the limit of 1000 people is reached, registration will be closed. -Athletes must hold the citizenship of the country they represent and comply with all AIGA rules and regulations. -Registration is based on the athleteʼs year of birth. -Registration is allowed in only one weight category. **Standard registration deadline: Until 15 AUGUST,2025.** Kids (12-13, 14-15): $70 USD Kids 16-17 $90 USD Youth & Masters(18-19, +30): $120 USD Sports complex "Complex Istanbul" Located at: Mahmutbey Mah. Ordu Caddesi, 2581 sokak, No:3, 34218 Bağcılar/İstanbul *Weighing will take place according to schedule.* - Categories: Kids, Juniors, Women (18+), Masters August 22: from 16:00 to 18:30 - Categories: Men (18+), Masters 1–4 August 23: from 10:00 to 12:30 Matches between children and teenagers will take place on the 23rd. Adults and masters will perform on the 24th For athletes in the age categories "4-5", "6-7", "8-9" and "10-11", an excess of up to 1 kg is allowed; For athletes in the age categories “12-13” and “14-15” years, an excess of up to 500 gr is allowed; For athletes in the age categories "4-5", "6-7", "8-9" and "10-11", an excess of up to 1 kg is allowed; For athletes in the age categories “12-13” and “14-15” years, an excess of up to 500 gr is allowed; For athletes in the age category of 16-17 years and above, excess weight is not allowed. In case of failure to fit into the declared weight category, the athlete will be transferred to a category that corresponds to his weight, if desired. Transferring it to a category corresponding to its weight will be subject to a fine of $50. Participants must weigh in wearing shorts and a T-shirt/rashguard. Teams must show up for the weigh-in ceremony in full force (along with a coach or representative) and weigh in at the time allotted to them. Each participant must have a passport or other identification document with them. CLOTHING UNIFORM Athletes must follow the competition rules regarding individual dress requirements. If a participant in the competition fails to comply with the above rules, he/she will not be allowed to participate in the tournament. Athletes wearing shorts, a rashguard/T-shirt (it is not allowed to compete with a bare torso) and tights that cover the athlete's hips and knees are allowed to participate in the competition. Form requirements: Rashguard/T-shirt: Athletes are required to wear a tight fitting T-shirt or rashguard that covers the torso and reaches down to the shorts. Shorts: The length of shorts must be at least to mid-thigh (no more than 10 cm, above the knee). Shorts must not be below the knee. Pockets are allowed, but these pockets must be sewn up, they must not have buttons, ties, plastic or metal zippers. Competitors are required to wear elastic leg-hugging underwear (tights). The underwear must be below the knees. The use of shoes, hats, hairpins, jewelry, shells (protective equipment for the genitals) or other protective equipment made of hard materials that may cause injury to an opponent or the participant himself is prohibited. Only one coach may be present on the competition ground with an athlete. During the bout, the coach is within the ground and may prompt and second his athlete. The coach must be dressed appropriately (in a tracksuit or official uniform). Competing athletes wearing shorts and a rashguard to act as second to another athlete are not allowed on the competition floor. A special dress code may be established within the tournament. If a coach exhibits inappropriate behavior towards the judges, organizers, athletes, spectators or anyone else, the judge has the right to remove him from the officials' area for the remainder of the match. The organizers or host also have the right to prohibit the presence of any unwanted persons in the competition area. Athletes who take prize places in their categories will be awarded medals and diplomas. There are also prize places in the absolute category. Absolute winners of the competition: 2 Divisions • 1st place - $2000 • 2nd place - $1000 • 3rd place - $500 FINANCIAL EXPENSES The organizers are responsible for the costs associated with the organization and holding of the championship. The expenses for sending teams (travel, food, accommodation for tournament participants, PCR tests, etc.) are borne by the sending organizations. *THESE REGULATIONS ARE AN OFFICIAL INVITATION TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AIGA WORLD CUP OF GRAPPLING* **Status:** Scheduled ## Dates **Start:** August 23, 2025 **End:** August 24, 2025 ## Location **Venue:** ARENA COMPLEX ISTANBUL **Location:** Sultanbeyli, Istanbul, Türkiye ## Pricing **Price Range:** ₺70 – ₺120 ## Links - Source: https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/25303 - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiga_turkiye/ ## Tags International, Multi-Day --- **Last Updated:** March 06, 2026 **Data Source:** BJJ.Space (https://bjj.space/events/aiga-european-championship-2025)