What are the events in silambam?
I · Intermediate · Events and equipment · 1 of 4The school games run under 14, under 17 and under 19 groups for boys and girls. Each group has stick fights in four or five weight classes and five weapon displays. A state sends one player per display event in each age group, and a player may enter any three. The WSA allows no one under 13 in official tournaments.
How it works
- Age groups: under 14, 17 and 19.
- Stick fight: weight classes.
- Boys: five classes in each group.
- Under 17 and 19 girls: four classes.
- Displays: five weapon events.
- Per state: one player an event.
- Per player: any three events.
- WSA minimum age: 13.
The glossary has the school games rules, the age rules (WSA), the artistic weapon events, the team championship (school games), the Kambu Sandai and the Silambam Sports Rules.
Tricky cases
How is the team title won?
Five marks for each gold, three for silver and one for bronze, added to group marks.
Who decides where the national championship is held?
The SGFI.
Can a WSA white belt fight?
No. Staff fencing is for green belt and above.
What is the lightest under 14 boys' class?
Under 35 kg.
Why the rule exists
Weight classes keep a stick fight fair when strength and reach count.
Where it differs
| Where | What changes | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Girls under 17 and 19 | Four classes | L S 3 |
| Team title | 5, 3, 1 marks | L S 6 |
| WSA | 13 and over | L W 17.3 |
From the rule book
SGFI Silambam Rules and WSA Silambam Sports Rules: SGFI chapters 3 and 6; WSA article 17.3. Checked 15 October 2026. Official documents: SGFI Silambam Rules; WSA Silambam Sports Rules (web page).