1. CHARACTER AND SYSTEM OF THE COMPETITION 1.1. The nature, system and conditions of the competition are determined by these Rules and the Regulations on the competition, approved by the organization conducting the competition. 1.2. Competitions are held in weight categories in accordance with the All-Russian Register of Sports. 1.3. Competitions can be held in a system with the elimination of the losing athletes after the first defeat (Olympic system) or in a round robin system.