KATO PANGRATION

COMPETITIVE LAWS KATO PANGRATION

WORLD PANGRATION ATHLIMA FEDERATIΟΝ

COMPETITIVE LAWS

KATO PANGRATION

2022

CONTENTS

1. KATO PANGRATION

2. THE RING (PALAESTRA)

3. HYGIENE AND OUTFIT

4. OFFICIALS: REFEREES AND SECRETARIAT

5. SCORING POINTS

6. CRITERIA FOR DECISION

7. FORBIDDEN CONDUCT – PENALTIES

8. ABANDONMENT – ACCIDENT – INJURY – VICTORY WITHOUT A FIGHT

9. JURISDICTION AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICIALS

10. MATCH (agon) CONDUCT.

11. SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISION

12. CATEGORIES OF AGES AND KILOS

13. OATHS

14. DIAGRAM OF THE PLACE-PALAESTRA

1. KATO PANGRATION

The pangratiasts aim for victory through submission of the opponent or through gathering of points. Grabbling, throws, strangulations and submissions, the usage of valid pressure points and “ram embolism” as a push and not a strike to the body are permited.

2. THE RING (PALAESTRA)

The ring is called the palaestra. It is blue in color, circular with a 10 meter diameter. A band one meter thick, painted white, highlights the outer edge of the ring. In the centre of the palaestra there is a white circle with a radius of 3 meters. In regional championships the ring (palaestra) may have a different shape.

3. HYGIENE AND OUTFIT

Pangratiasts enter clean, with nails cut and with hair tied back, if it is long. The outfit shall be clean and dry. They do not wear any kind of jewelry.For LEFKOS (the one on the white side) the outfit is a white tunic (chiton) and blue trousers (periskelis) and for KYANOUS (the one on the blue side) the outfit is a blue tunic (chiton) and blue trousers (periskelis). It is allowed to wear on their right sleeve a circular sign of their rank. Whoever has the rank of Pangratiast and above wears a corresponding parallelogram sign on their left arm. Only the members of the national teams are allowed to bring the flag of their country on their shoulders. The edge of the collar of the chiton is decorated with a meander pattern in white and blue, as are the sides of the trousers. During the match (agon) the KYANOUS wears blue gloves and shin protectors while the LEFKOS wears white ones. Female pangratiasts shall wear a white shirt under the tunic or wear a chest protection. Male pangratiasts are allowed to wear an athletic cup under the trousers. All pangratiasts with orthodontic braces must wear a mouth guard. All other protective gear is permitted only in the case of health problems with the consent of the doctor, so no pangratiast will have an advantage over his competitor. The matchcommittee can exclude any who does not comply with the above rules.

4. OFFICIALS: REFEREES AND SECRETARIAT

a. For each agon there is one head referee, known as the Hellanodikis Palaestra and two judges known as the Hellanodikes Periphereias, who sit along the sides of the palaestra opposite to each other.

b. Secretariat (table staff): 1. General Comptroller of the Secretariat 2. Table referee (Hellanodikis Palaestra Simion) 3.Timekeeper of matches and control-holds (syngratisis) (only in the age categories from 6 to 14 years of age) 4. Secretary of the recording and the conducting of the matches 5. Broadcaster 6. First attendant 7. Second attendant 8. Operator of electronic board (if available).

c. If the number of staff is insufficient, there can be one General Comptroller of the Secretariat and three attendants for two palaestras.

d. The Secretariat gives a break between matches lasting at most 5 minutes to a pangratiast at his request or at his coach’s request.

e. The secretaries and time keepers are appointed by the nominating committee of the referees.

f. When possible from the number of Hellanodikes that are present, a General Hellanodikis Palaestra, which will always be of the highest rank, will be at each palaestra. His duties are to supervise the competitions and to evaluate the Hellanodikes.

g. In case of shortage of Hellanodikes the regional committee, with the presence of a federation official, can decide a different composition of Hellanodikes to conduct the competitions from the synthesis above. 

5.  SCORING POINTS

The pangratiasts are granted points only for throw techniques while transitioning from grappling to floor techniques. Valid throws are determined as whatever throw or takedown technique that is successfully applied by the attacker with result of the defended to be taken down on the palaestra with the back, the sides or the chest. Criteria are the dynamism, speed and the control.

a. A throw by the attacker to the back, chest, abdomen, buttocks, waist or shoulder with a raise from palaestra at shoulder height, scores three (3) points.

b. A throw by the attacker on the palaestra, with a small range of movement, the opponent falls to his back, chest, belly, buttocks, waist or shoulder, scores two (2) points.

c. A throw (take down) from the “standing” position without raising the legs from the palaestra, while the opponent falls on the back, sideways, chest, abdomen, buttocks, waist or shoulder, scores with one (1) point.

d. Throw or take down that results of the defendant landing with the knees is not scored.

e. A jump on the opponent, which is not completed as a submission may grant the defender a takedown point if he controls the opponent during the throw.

f. Pulling the opponent down to transition from the Upper to the Lower Pangratio is punished.

g. Thorough or effective technique at the time of expiration of the fight is considered valid. Any technique after the end of the agon may result in a penalty.

h. If there is no contact during the transition from Upper to Lower Pangratio, the Hellanodikis Palaestras stops the fight and places the Pangratiasts in the starting position. If one or both pangratiasts clearly avoid a throw or takedown technique, he or they are penalized.

i. The “ram embolism” and pushing do not give any points. They are only accepted as methods of disengagement. Floor techniques (Lower Pangration) starts when a pangratiast is seated, lying down, or both are with both knees on the palaestra.

j. Any permissible submission technique shall be performed with a smooth flow and control, not with jerks to avoid injuries. Otherwise the offender can be penalized.

Granted points from valid techniques and penalties are shown by the Hellanodikis palaestras by stretching out the rod, as follows:

1 point: Towards the ground, in front of his knee, announcing “ONE POINT”.

2 points: Horizontally, at his shoulder’s level, annoucing: “TWO POINTS”.    

3 points: Vertically upwards, announcing “ THREE POINTS”

The difference of the above procedure when it is from a valid technique or a penalty is as follows: In case of punishment, before the point is granted, he mentions the kind of penalty. Valid points are also granted by the Hellanodikes Periphereias by stretching out the flag, as follows:

1 point: Towards the ground, in front of his knee.

2 points: Horizontally, at his shoulder’s level.

3 points: Vertically upwards.

To record a Point, at least 2 Hellanodikes must agree. A short difference of time may be noticed as regards to the Hellanodikes’ reaction on granting the points. (If the time difference is reasonable this is considered by the Hellanodikis Palaestras Simion). If theHellanodikes agree on which  pangratiast should be awarded points but disagree on the number of the points to be awarded, the smaller of the two numbers is granted. The Hellanodikis Palaestras Simion can ask for a time out for clarification from the Hellanodikis Palaestras, who can also address the Hellanodikes Periphereias.

                                    6. CRITERIA FOR DECISION

a. If a pangratiast concedes (apagorefsis), the opponent is declared the winner. Quitting is indicated by lifting the index finger or hand, or tapping the surface of the palaestra or the opponent’s body with his hand or foot, or with a cry of pain

b. The pangratiast who has the highest score at the end of a normal duration of the agon is declared the winner.

c. Victory, by the opinion of the judges, is awarded to the competitor, when the opponents have a tie in the points at the end of the match by taking in accordance the following criteria.

c.a. – the existence of warnings,

c.b. – the existence of a 3 technical points,

c.c. – the existence of a 2 technical points,

c.d. – the existence of a one technical point,

If again there is a tie, then a one minute extra round will take place. The Hellanodikis palaestras will give the command “AGON KLIMAKOS ARXASTHE” (extra round begin). If during the extra round there are no points or there is a tie again, then the above criteria with addition of the criteria bellow are used.

c.e. – the first to perform the effective attack.

7. FORBIDDEN CONDUCT – PENALTIES

a. All moves, techniques and actions must be executed with control and permitted according to the present rules. Whatever produces an injury, visible or not, will incur a penalty.

b. Pressure point applications to the spine, the neck, the nose, the throat, the head, the face and genitals.

c. Grabbing the skin.

d. Exiting the palaestra. During wrestling while standing (orthopali)  a  pangratiast is out of bounds when one of his feet is entirely out of the warning line. During floor techniques (kato pangration) a pangratiast is out of bounds when half of his body is out of the warning line. A pangratiast who intentionally pushes his opponent out of the palaestra is punished as unsportsmanlike behavior. If a pangratiast leaves the palaestra on his own it is considered exiting (exodos) the palaestra.

e. Pretending of injury.

f. Usage of compresses ( e.g.gauzes) or protective means, without the approval from the doctor of the games.

g. Any unsportsmanlike behavior, as are any deliberate actions by a team or representative that may harm the reputation of the Pangration. Coaches  (proponites) to make gestures, shout or stand from their seats during an  agon. If a coach does not comply with these rules, the pangratiast may be penalized. Coaches may provide guidance in a low voice in an appropriate manner.

h. The hellonodikis palaestras can interfere in any unsportsmanlike behavior of a pangratiast who is undergoing a strangulation or joint lock technique from his opponent (so not to let him lose his advantage) without stopping the match or can even decide to stop the match and announce the opponent winner due to the unsportsmanlike behavior. .

i. Continuously retreating to prevent the normal development of the agon or the engagement of the pangratiasts. Whenever the Hellanodikis palaestra  observes this during an agon he will shout «AGONISTΗITE», meaning “fight”, for the immediate engagement of the two pangratiasts. If there is no response to his commandthe Hellanodikis palaestra will give a penalty for unsportsmanlike behavior (antiathlitikos).

j. If one or two pangratiasts, during floor techniques, proceeds to take the agon in a standing position, then the Hellonodikis palaestras stops the agon, takes them to the starting position and penalizes the offender.

k. In simultaneous restraints both the athletes may be punished for securing the course of the game. In case that the simultaneous restraint continues, the chief Hellanodikis interrupts the game and brings the athletes back to the standing position.

l. Grasping the collar of the tunic in order to force the opponent to leave the ring due to it ripping. Grasping the opponent in that area can be used only to execute a throw or a choke.

m. To wring the opponent’s neck or head with both arms locked around it (intention of controlling) while wrestling standing (orthopali). This restriction does not apply during Kato pangration (lying down) on the surface of the ring. If a competitor concedes due to the application of an illegal neck wringing, the pangratiast who concedes will not lose the agon, but a penalty may be assessed on his opponent, who may even be disqualified.

n. Also during grappling while in a frontal control of an opponent by embracing him under the armpits and having contact of the offender’s chest with the defender’s back the lifting or take down by over bending his spine

o. Grasping the collar of the tunic in order to force the opponent to leave the ring due to it ripping. Grasping the opponent in that area can be used only to execute a throw or a choke.

p. Also during grappling while in a frontal control of an opponent by embracing him under the armpits and having contact of the offender’s chest with the defender’s back the lifting or take down by over bending his spine.

q. Penalty for Immediate Disqualification

For the enforcement of punishment on immediate disqualification one of the two Hellanodikes Periphereias must agree. An immediate disqualification is caused by the following actions:

1. Twisting together the joint of knee and ankle.

2. Twisting together or distortion of fingers.

3. Overstretching or locking of vertebral column (techniques of “guillotine” type)

4. The opponent’s crushing or intentional slamming on the ground.

5. Throwing over the chest, by tying the body from behind, aiming at crashing the opponent’s neck on the suplex.

6. Biting or digging the eyes.

7. Spreading substances on the body

8. Strangling by naked hands- fingers

9. Exit for avoiding the completion of a submission technique.

10. Pulling of hair, ears, nose, genitals, use of fingers or nails, crash of head on the palaestra, stamping on the body, when the opponent has fallen down.

11. Intention for injuring the opponent.

12. Vomiting on the palaestra during the match.

13. Executing any kind of strikes to the opponent.

The penalties are announced, during grappling in the standing position, by   the Hellanodikis palaestras, after shouting “PAFSASTHE” (STOP) and positioning the pangratiasts in the starting position. During floor techniques the penalties are announced after he shouts “AKINITI” (FREEZE).

1st warning for forbidden action- attitude – NO POINT

2nd  warning for forbidden action- attitude – ONE(1) POINT

3rd  warning for forbidden action- attitude – TWO (2) POINTS

4th  warning for forbidden action- attitude – disqualification

The penalty of ejection (apopombi) is enforced for an act that insults or disgraces, and generally damages the prestige of the Pangration or for an intentional act that harms the sport and its laws. The severity of ejection (apopombi) can extend to the elimination of the violator from the competition or from later competitions, and even the elimination of the violator from the Pangration Federation (after a decision has been made by appropriate institutions), regardless of who provoked the misconduct, the pangratiast, coach (proponitis), agent or fan. 

            8. ABANDONMENT – ACCIDENT – INJURY – VICTORY WITHOUT A FIGHT

a. Abandonment (engatalipsis) is given if pangratiast or pangratiasts   cannot continue, or if they abandon the agon, even with the order from the Hellanodikis palaestras.

b. A coach (proponitis) has the right to declare abandonment (engatalipsis) or concession (apagorefsis) by throwing a white or blue cloth into the ring while shouting “Engatalipsi” (abandonment) or “Apagorefsi” (concession).

c. If both pangratiasts are injured simultaneously or former injuries create a problem for both and they are incapable to continue the agon, victory is awarded to the one with the highest score. If after the injury the result is a draw, the Hellanodikis palaestras, in consultation with the Hellanodikes periphereias, will determine the winner, if the overtime (klimax) did not determine the winner. If the doctor decides that an injured pangratiast is not able to continue the agon, he cannot continue generally during the tournament. When a pangratiast is injured the Hellanodikis palaestras  stops the agon and calls the doctor. After the doctor’s diagnosis whether the pangratiast can continue, within at most two minutes (the time is monitored by the second timekeeper of the Secretariat), the Hellanodikis  palaestras has the final decision for the continuation after consulting with the Hellanodikes periphereias. This decision cannot be opposed to the doctor’s, if the latter orders the end of the agon due to a serious injury. If the doctor considers the temporary removal of a pangratiast from the  palaestra is necessary, he must be accompanied by a Hellanodikis periphereias within the five minute time span. A pangratiast who is disqualified due to injury can be announced the winner of the agon. At least two Hellanodikes periphereias and the Hellanodikis palaestras must agree that the opponent was responsible for the disqualification. In the case where a pangratiast loses consciousness, he is not allowed to compete again during the tournament, even if he wins the agon.

If the doctor needs help, the Hellanodikis palaestras should be informed, so that he may grant permission for a helper to enter the palaestra. In no case will the coach (proponitis) be permitted to enter the palaestra.

d. Win without a fight (Niki akoniti), is granted to a pangratiast whose opponent did not appear on the palaestra, after three announcements from the Secretariat, over the course of three (3) minutes. The Hellanodikis  palaestras announces «KYANOUS or LEFKOS APON» (BLUE or WHITE ABSENT) and indicates with his staff the empty place and then announces the victory by saying « KYANOUS or LEFKOS NIKITIS» (BLUE or WHITE WINNER).

9. JURISDICTION AND DUTIES OF THE OFFICIALS

a. The Hellanodikis palaestras is the main official of the agon, the  palaestra and the sidelines. His basic duty is to start and stop the agon, to ensure the safety of the pangratiasts by giving verbal remarks, penalties and points from penalties.

The Hellanodikis palaestras can interrupt the agon in the following cases: To make remarks or to assess penalties. In case of injury or illness. To impose a correction or change of outfits. After a signal from a Hellanodikis periphereias (who whistles or lifts his hand), if the Hellanodikis palaestras decides that this is appropriate.

When he judges that the safety of a pangratiast is at stake, especially during minor age categories, during a submission lock or choke even if it means the end of the agon. Remarks or penalties from the Hellanodikis palarstras  must be enforced when: One or both pangratiasts are out of the palaestra. One or both pangratiasts exhibit  unsportsmanlike behavior or dangerous play (episfalis). In the case of inexcusable lack of engagement between the pangratiasts. When a representative from a pangratiast’s team (coach, member of the same team, agent, fan, and so on) behaves improperly during an agon, by offending the spirit and value of the Pangration.

b. The Hellanodikis periphereias has the following duties and responsibilities: Total control and supervision of the palaestra and the surrounding area. To grant points and to determine the winner. To express his opinion freely to the Hellanodikis palaestras, when it is requested. He can ask for the interruption of the agon by lifting his hand or whistling, if he observes a violation of the lawsthat the Hellanodikis palaestras cannot see. This interruption should never be connected to judgments or decisions of the Hellanodikis palaestras. The typical stance of a Hellanodikis periphereias during the agon is to sit upright, with his legs set as wide as the legs of the chair he is sitting on and with his hands, which hold the flags, on or between his thighs. He should be able to move himself and his chair quickly if a pangratiast goes out of bounds nearby. All movements of the flags should last at most three seconds if there are no other points to be indicated.

c. Hellanodikis palaestras simeion controls the area of the palaestra and near vicinity. Writes the points given.

d. The General Hellanodikis palaestras has the following jurisdictions:To evaluate all Hellanodikes on the palaestra and secretariat.To carefully observe the match without any interruption.To coordinate the Hellanodikes perifereias and Hellanodikis palaestras simion if needed. To say his opinion after hearing the opinion of the other Hellonodikes. To stop the agon if he sees an apparent mistake during the agon. In this situation he asks for a meeting. To back up generally the final decision of the Hellanodikes in case of an instant protest (verbal objection).

e. The Hellanodikes outfit is as follows: Red colored Endyma, which consists of two parts. The tunic is called chiton where a white and blue meander pattern is around the collar and a distinguished symbol of the Hellanodikon Taxis at the side of the left arm. The trousers are called periskelis where a white and blue meander pattern is on the sides. White athletic shoes (fekasia). Generally they will wear their outfit with decency and without any jewelry except the wedding ring and their hair should be tied back to have a better view of proceedings. Only the Hellanodikis palaestras holds the Ravdos (stick), which is 50-60 cm long and is constructed from a flexible material, to indicate various penalties and to conduct the agon.

f. All Hellanodikes should: Before the beginning of the agon, know the sound of the bell that ends the agon, hold–control (sygratisis) and he should ensure that everything is in order at the Secretariat. To check the condition of the palaestra, the area around it and that the chairs of the Hellanodikis periphereias and coaches  (proponites) are in the right position. The Hellanodikis periphereias will ensure that the pangratiasts comply with therulesregarding their outfit, hygiene etc. They will also ensure that there are no unauthorized persons near the palaestra. To observe the pangratiast during the agon and during time outs for any misbehavior.

Whenever a scoreboard is used the Hellanodikes periphereias will not observe the results or time of the agon, this is only for the Hellanodikis Palaestras Simion and the administrator. In any case of difference with the correct score (on the paper form), a correction will be made with no announcement. To leave the area of the palaestra during a long break or presentation and to enter after being called from the Secretariat.

10. MATCH (agon) CONDUCT.

a. The terms and movements of the Hellanodikis’ palaestras staff are described in a relevant handbook. Every use of the staff to indicate a remark or a penalty is accompanied by a verbal announcement.

b. For penalties the Hellanodikis palaestras uses the staff to make a sign particular to the offense, while announcing the penalty.

c. The Hellanodikis palaestras makes the announcement « LAVETE THESIS» (“take your positions”), so that the pangratiasts proceed to the starting position of the agon.

d. The Hellanodikis palaestras makes the announcement « ETIMI» (“ready”), and the pangratiasts face each other. He will say  «CHAIRETISMOS HEN» (“salute”), and the pangratiasts will salute each other while saying «ERROSO». Then the Hellanodikis palaestras  announces «ARKSASTHE» (“begin”), and the agon begins.

e. The salute is executed by extending the right hand in a grasping motion. At the full extension of the hand, the hand closes to a fist and immediately the hand is brought to the temple. The knuckles should touch the temple with the thumb of the fist facing downwards. At the moment that the fist makes contact with the forehead the athletes verbally salute each other. 

f. The Hellanodikis palaestras announces «PAFSASTHE» (“stop”) when he wants to stop the agon, or if he is required to do so, and he places the pangratiasts in the starting position. If in any case (eg for a warning), while the pangratiasts have grabbed each other either standing up or lying down, the Hellanodikis palaestras decides that the pangratiasts should stay still, he announces «AKINITI» ( “freeze”). In this case the pangratiasts  remain still until they hear the announcement « ARKSASTHE» (“begin”).  

g. The Hellanodikis palaestras points with his staff towards the pangratiast  who commits an offence, then verbally announces the type of offense, e.g. «ΚΥΑΝΟUS – ΑΝΤΙΑTHLITIKOS» (“blue unsportsmanlike behavior”), «ΚΥΑΝOUS – ΕXODOS» (“blue – out of bounds”).

h. When two pangratiasts are entangled, to part them the Hellanodikis palaestras may prod them with his staff, while announcing «PAFSASTHE» (“stop”). The Hellanodikis palaestras should prod the pangratiast who is initiating the action.

i. If a penalty is accompanied by a point or points, thenthe Hellanodikis palaestras after announcing the penalty, gives the points to the opponent. E.g., «ΚΥΑΝOUS, ΑΝΤΙΑTHLITIKOS.LEFKOS HENA SIMIO» (“blue unsportsmanlike behavior, white one point”).

j. The agon clock starts whenever the Hellanodikis palaestras indicates the beginning of the agon with the command «ARKSASTHE» (“begin”) and stops whenever he says «PAFSASTHE» (“stop”) and «AKINITI» (freeze).

k. The duration of an agon is based on the age categories.

Cadets-male-female (12-14 YEARS OLD): 3 minutes and extra time 1 minute.

Juniors-male-female (15-17 YEARS OLD): 4 minutes and extra time 1 minute.

Men-Women (18-20 YEARS OLD): 4 minutes and extra time 2 minutes.

Men-Women (21+) : 5 minutes and extra time 2 minutes.

l. A pangratiast is entitled to rest up to 10’ between two matches ( by request presented by himself or his coach).

                                    11. SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISION

a. Any problem that occurs with a written protest that is registered before, during, or after the matches, no matter what competitive form it takes, is to be resolved only by the Committee of officials, when it presents itself.

b. An «instant protest» is also provided to the coach during every agon so he can protest with the usage of a green card that is given to him before each agon.

c. The usage of the card is only for one time during each agon. When the coach, in a stand up position, lifts up his card the agon is interrupted in an appropriate time when the Hellanodikis palaestras decides. The pangratiast of the coach is then asked if he agrees with the initiation of the protest process. If the pangratiast does not agree then the agon continues. If he agrees then all the Hellanodikes of the ring are informed of the protest and decide for their further actions. In the case that the Hellanodikes decide (with the chairman of the Hellanodikes, his representative or the General Hellanodikis palaestrasif neededthat the protest is valid, actions will be taken to vindicate the protest and the card is returned to the coach for usage until the end of the agon. In case the decision is that the protest is not valid, then the agon continues having under consideration a possible penalty to the pangratiast if the decision is protested again from the coach or member of the team. The Hellanodikes decision is final and should be taken in a few minutes after the initiation of the protest procedure. Further protest for the particular incident can not be taken after the agon. This process is implemented to improve the circumstances and the general image of the competition, also to give a more righteous outcome of the score. Unsportsmanlike usage of this privilege from the coaches is forbidden.

d. In case there is a formal electronic coverage of the agon from the Federation then it will be used. The above procedure does not debunk the written protest which is usually initiated after the agon.

e. Various suggestions for changes of the competitive laws should be provided in a written form through the officials of the National Pangration Federation. The Federation that is the receiver of these suggestions shall inform and coordinate its’ Technical Committee and Central Board of Hellanodikes. Each committee will respond in a written form in a short time. In the next gathering of the World Pangration Federation Board there will be a final decision on the matter. After approval the date of implementation of changes is the 1st of January next of year.

12.  AGES AND KILOS

CADETS MALE (12-14) :                  -34, -37, -41, -45, -50, -55, -60, -66, 66+

CADETS FEMALE (12-14):               -32, -36, -40, -44, -48, -52, -57, -63, 63+

JUNIORS MALE  (15-17):                 -46, -50, -55, -60, -66, -73, -81, 81+

JUNIORS FEMALE  (15-17):             -44, -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, 70+

MEN (18-20):                                      -56, -62, -69, -77, -85, -95, 95+

 WOMEN(18-20):                                -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, -78, 78+

MEN (21+):                                         -56, -62, -69, -77, -85, -95, -105, 105+

WOMEN (21+):                                  -48, -52, -57, -63, -70, -78,78+  

 13.  OATHS

ATHLETES’ OATH: I SWEAR THAT I WILL COMPETE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE SPORT, HOLDING TO THE PRINCIPLES OF COURTEOUS AND LAWFUL COMPETITION, AIMING FOR PERSONAL EXCELLENCE AND THE GLORY OF SPORT, NOT JUST VICTORY. I WILL RESPECT THE LAWS AND THE DECISIONS OF THE OFFICIALS, AND I WILL NOT ALLOW ANYONE TO VIOLATE THEM. I WILL COMPETE WITHOUT THE USE OF PHARMACEUTICAL OR CHEMICAL SUBSTITUTES IN THE TRUE SPIRIT OF SPORTSMANSHIP. 

OFFICIALS; OATH: I SWEAR TO OFFICIATE THE AGON ACCORDING TO THE LAWS OF THE SPORT. I WILL MAKE JUDGMENTS FAIRLY, WITHOUT PARTIALITY OR BRIBERY. I WILL DECIDE FOR THE VICTORS BY EVALUATING THE COMPETITORS FAIRLY.

14.  PALAESTRA

THE PRESIDENT                                                                  THE GEN. SECRETARY

ANDR. I. MAZARAKIS                                                     PAN.N. KANELLOPOULOS