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Olympic wrestlers competing in a match during the 2016 Summer Olympics.

Wrestling

Wrestling is a fun sport where two people try to hold each other and move around. People have been wrestling for thousands of years, and it is still popular today all around the world.

There are many kinds of wrestling. One famous kind is called professional wrestling. This is more for fun and entertainment. Another kind is Greco-Roman wrestling, where wrestlers can only use their upper body. There is also freestyle wrestling, which lets wrestlers use both their upper and lower body. Judo is another style that comes from Japan.

Wrestling has been a part of history for a very long time. Ancient pictures show wrestlers in places like Egypt and Greece. In Ancient Greece, wrestling was one of the main events in the ancient Olympic Games. Many famous thinkers and leaders practiced wrestling.

Today, wrestling is still enjoyed by many people. It is an event in the modern Olympic Games, and there are competitions all over the world. Wrestling can be practiced in schools, clubs, and even in colleges, where students can win scholarships for being good at it.

Wrestling is also important in other sports. Many fighters in mixed martial arts start by learning wrestling because it helps them control their opponents on the ground. Famous fighters like Matt Hughes and Jon Jones began as wrestlers before becoming champions.

Images

Ancient Egyptian wrestlers as painted in the tomb of Baqet III at Beni Hassan.
An ancient Greek relief showing athletes participating in a pentathlon, including running, wrestling, and javelin throwing.
A traditional ceramic figurine from the Carajá culture, showcasing indigenous artistry.
Traditional Tibetan wrestlers competing in a folk wrestling match during an expedition.
An Indian wrestler practicing traditional Kushti wrestling in a village near Varanasi in 1973.
An ancient Greek silver coin from Aspendos showing two athletes wrestling, a symbol of healthy competition from 400-300 BC.
Two athletes competing in a Greco-Roman wrestling match, showcasing sportsmanship and physical skill.
Female wrestlers competing in a match, promoting Paris' candidacy for the 2012 Olympic Games.
Traditional Tuvan wrestling match held in Tos Bulak in 2005.
Verner Weckman and Yrjö Saarela competing in the Men's Greco-Roman light heavyweight wrestling final at the 1908 Summer Olympics in London.
Two wrestlers compete in a beach wrestling match during the 2010 World Team Trials in Rochester, New York.

Related articles

Entertainment
Freestyle wrestling
Judo
Japan
Ancient Greece
Ancient Olympic Games

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