INDIA'S FIRST INTERNATIONAL KETTLEBELL COMPETITION!
The International Kettlebell Marathon Federation (IKMF) Ultimate Girevik Cup, IKMF Kettlebell Half Marathon League is a great opportunity for Indian kettlebell lifters to compete with International lifters and be part of a larger kettlebell lifting community.
Half marathon involves lifting a kettlebell in a chosen discipline for 30 minutes, WITHOUT putting the bell down for the entire duration. The choice of events are:
1) 1 Arm Jerks
2) 1 Arm Snatch
3) 1 Arm Long Cycle
4) 1 Arm Triathlon (10 mins Jerk, 10 mins Snatch, 10 mins Long Cycle)
Entry Fees- Rs. 300 per head
GENERAL RULES:
• The lifter cannot keep the bell down during the entire 30 minutes duration. Doing so will result in a disqualification.
• Multiple hand changes are allowed, but using two hands for resting is not allowed
• Each hand change must be followed by atleast 1 full repetition
• Proper fixation, lockout and alignment is a must for the rep to be counted
Each successful participant, that is those who can survive the full 30 minutes will each receive an International IKMF certificate of participation, and their results will be entered into the International League.
BONUS:
The Indian lifter with the highest score in each discipline will also receive a medal from Fitter Strength to reward their performance. Score calculation: (kb coefficient x reps) divided by bodyweight.
