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Apparatus and competitions

  1. What is mallakhamb as a sport?Mallakhamb is an Indian sport in which athletes perform a set of holds, climbs, catches and drops on a wooden pole or a cotton rope.

Sets and scoring

  1. What is a compulsory set in mallakhamb?The compulsory set is ten prescribed exercises, each with a set value, done in the written order within 90 seconds.
  2. How long is a mallakhamb routine?An optional set is the competitor's own elements, lasting 60 to 90 seconds from leaving the ground to landing.
  3. What are the deductions in mallakhamb?Execution is worth five points for technique, posture, control and a steady landing.
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