Rules & frequently asked questions

You perform your Silambam routine wherever you are, record it on a phone, upload the video and submit the link. Qualified Silambam masters score every entry. Every participant receives a medal engraved with their name, a T-shirt and a certificate; the top three in each category and event win Gold, Silver and Bronze.

Anyone aged 5 and above, anywhere in India. Categories are by age as on the day of registration: Sub-Junior (Under 10 years); Junior (10–14 years); Youth (15–18 years); Senior (19–35 years); Masters (36 years and above); . We may ask for proof of age (Aadhaar, school ID or birth certificate) before results are declared.

Single Stick (Thani Kambu): Solo routine with one stick: spins, strikes, blocks and footwork.
Double Stick (Irattai Kambu): Routine with a stick in each hand, showing coordination and rhythm.
Kuthu Varisai (Empty Hand): Unarmed Silambam forms: strikes, kicks, stances and animal postures.
Surul Vaal (Flexible Sword): Routine with the flexible blade. Seniors and Masters only; safety gear required.
Surul Vaal is open to Senior and Masters only. One registration covers one event; register again to enter another.

No. Independent practitioners are welcome. If you train under a master, add the academy and master's name at registration; we acknowledge academies with the most participants.

Between 60 and 180 seconds. Shorter or longer videos lose points under "Presentation".

• One continuous take. No cuts, slow motion, filters, music overlays or text.
• Landscape or portrait is fine; the whole body and the stick must stay in frame throughout.
• Begin by stating your full name, category and event to the camera.
• Good light, steady phone (ask someone to hold it or use a stand), plain background if possible.
• Record between 15 Nov 2026 and 31 Dec 2026.
• Traditional attire (veshti/pant with a plain T-shirt or kurta) is preferred, not mandatory. Footwear optional.

YouTube (set to Unlisted), Google Drive (sharing set to Anyone with the link), Instagram (public post or reel), Facebook or Vimeo. Paste the link on your entry page before 05 Jan 2027. Judges must be able to open the link without logging in; links that don't open are rejected and you'll be asked to resubmit.

Yes, any number of times until the deadline or until the entry is judged. Only the latest link counts.

Perform in a clear space at least 3 metres on every side, away from people, glass and traffic. Children under 18 must be supervised by an adult. For Surul Vaal, wear eye protection and keep spectators out of range. Unsafe performances are disqualified.

Two judges score each video independently and the average is taken. Criteria: Technique and grip (30), Speed and rhythm (25), Footwork and stance (20), Control and safety (15), Presentation and attire (10), for a total of 100. Ties are broken by the "Technique and grip" score, then by the earlier submission.

On 20 Jan 2027. You receive an email with your score and award, and your certificate becomes available on your entry page. Judges' decisions are final.

Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for the top three in every category and event, engraved with the winner's name. Everyone else receives the participation medal. All participants get the T-shirt and a certificate showing their score.

Within 10–15 working days after results are declared. Delivery is free across India. You get a tracking number by email and on your entry page.

XS 30 · S 34 · M 38 · L 40 · XL 42 · XXL 44 · 3XL 46. Children's sizes XS and S fit most 5–12-year-olds. If in doubt, go one size up.

Yes, until your kit is dispatched. WhatsApp us at +91 90000 00000 with your reference. Medals are engraved exactly as typed at registration.

Because each medal is personalised, entry fees are non-refundable once paid, except when we cancel the championship or a duplicate payment happens. See the Refund Policy.

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Fill one registration per student so each medal carries the right name. Academies entering 10 or more students can contact us for a group coupon code.