Olympics: Scoring

For a point to be scored, the strike must be successfully delivered with sufficient power to the opponents body or head.

The valid scoring areas are:

• The abdomen and flank areas which are covered by the chest protector, normally from the top of the pelvis (where the belt is worn) to the pectoral area of the chest.
  
• Anywhere on the chest protector provided that the opponent falls down as a result of the power of the blow.
  
• The front half of the head, from the ears forward.
  

One point is successfully scored by:

• A punch successfully delivered with the first two knuckles on the mid part of the body (on the chest protector).
  
• A kick successfully delivered on the front half of the head or on the body (on the chest protector).
  
• A kick anywhere on the chest protector provided that the opponent falls down as a result of the power of the kick.
  
• When, as the result of a powerful kick or punch, the opponent is staggered, dazed or falls and is momentarily unable to continue, the referee will start a count and a point will be awarded.
  

If the staggered, dazed or fallen opponent recovers by the referee's count of eight, the match may continue if the referee's count goes past eight, the staggered, dazed or fallen competitor will lose by knock out.

When there is a 7 point difference (gap) in score between contestants, the match will be ended and the winner declared.

When a contestant reaches 12 points, this will be known as a point ceiling and the match will be ended and the winner declared.

Striking below the belt (the legs and groin area) and striking the back of the body or head (from the ears back) are prohibited.

In the event of a tied score after the completion of the 3rd round, a 4th round of two minutes will be conducted as the sudden death overtime round, after a one minute rest period following the 3rd round.

In the event of a tied score after the completion of the 4th round, the winner shall be decided by superiority of all refereeing officials.  The final decision shall be based on the initiative shown during the 4th round.

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