Wrestling at the Olympic Games

Wrestling at the Olympic Games is a sport with diverse styles and rules. The sport is divided into two categories: Greco-Roman wrestling and Freestyle wrestling. These disciplines are further separated into weight categories. Wrestlers can compete in one of these disciplines or in both, earning a total of 18 gold medals in the process.

Freestyle wrestling

Freestyle wrestling is a competition in which wrestlers compete against each other over the course of one day. Each wrestler must have a physical examination before the event, weigh-in the day before, and draw a number for their first-round opponent. The match is supervised by a referee who blows whistles to signal the start and end of each bout. There is also a judge who keeps score, signals a fall, and signals when a wrestler wins.

There are two types of moves in freestyle wrestling. One is a near fall, which is a fall where the wrestler has their opponent’s back at a 45-degree angle. This move is worth two or three points, depending on the length, execution, and effectiveness of the move. Athletes can also be penalised if they back away over the mat or do not complete a hold correctly. The penalty for three cautions is disqualification.

Greco-Roman wrestling

Greco-Roman wrestling has different rules than traditional wrestling. A Greco wrestler wins a match if he or she pins, pushes their opponent out of bounds, or otherwise wins by technical fall. Points are earned for each of these actions. The wrestler with the most points after three rounds wins. Wrestlers compete in weight groups to ensure fair competition. In most cases, wrestlers in the same weight group will fight against each other.

In Greco-Roman wrestling, leg fouls are a common penalty. A leg foul is a deliberate attempt to bring your opponent down. If you are caught, the referee will charge you for the offense. A second leg foul will result in the forfeit of the match.

Upright wrestling

Upright wrestling is one of the oldest competitive sports in the world. It was popular in ancient Greece and Rome. It dates back before written language, and archaeologists have discovered cave paintings depicting wrestlers in action. Although the sport has evolved considerably since its origins, many of the rules are still the same. The most popular types of wrestling during Ancient Greece and Rome were ground wrestling and upright wrestling. Upright wrestling made its debut at the first Olympic Games in 708 B.C.

Upright wrestling was originally taught at wrestling schools, called palaestrae. There were rules against biting and attacks on male organs. The wrestlers also were forbidden to fight outside of the ring. The wrestlers also had to anoint their bodies with oil or dust before the competition to make sure they were clean.