The short track speed skating competition adopts the elimination system, which is conducted in the form of preliminary, semi-final, semi-final and final. 4-8 athletes start at the same starting line at the same time. According to the latest rules, the stops in the preliminaries are decided by drawing lots, and the stops in the follow-up competitions are decided according to the results of the last round. Those with good results stand in the inner lane. During the competition, athletes can surpass their opponents at any time without violating the rules.
Generally speaking, each group has two starting athletes.
During the competition, the latter can overtake the opponent at any time, but illegal means, such as deliberately pushing other opponents and secretly leaving the runway, cannot be used. If they break the rules, they will be disqualified
Athletes must run counterclockwise. When fighting for lanes in lane-changing areas, athletes who turn inward should take the initiative to give way.