Wrestling | Rules of Wrestling

 

Wrestling is a combat sport that involves two competitors grappling with each other in an attempt to gain physical control and ultimately pin their opponent's shoulders to the mat, or force them into submission. Wrestling is believed to be one of the oldest sports in the world, with evidence of wrestling matches dating back to ancient civilizations such as Egypt, Greece, and Rome.

 

There are many different styles of wrestling, including freestyle wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, folkstyle wrestling, and professional wrestling. Freestyle wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling are both Olympic sports, while folkstyle wrestling is primarily practiced in the United States and is popular at the high school and college levels. Professional wrestling, on the other hand, is a form of entertainment that is scripted and choreographed.

 

Wrestling requires a great deal of strength, stamina, and technique, as well as mental toughness and the ability to adapt to different situations. It can be a challenging and physically demanding sport, but also one that is rich in tradition and history.

Rules of Wrestling

Freestyle wrestling and Greco-Roman wrestling are both styles of wrestling that have slightly different rules. Here are the basic rules for each style:

 

Freestyle Wrestling:

 

1. Matches take place on a mat that is 12 meters by 12 meters (39.37 feet by 39.37 feet) in size.
2. The objective is to pin the opponent's shoulders to the mat, or to score more points than the opponent by executing different wrestling moves.
3. Matches are divided into two three-minute periods, with a 30-second break in between.
4. Points are awarded for executing different wrestling moves, such as a takedown, a reversal, or exposure of an opponent's back to the mat.
5. The first wrestler to score six points wins the match, or if the match ends before a wrestler reaches six points, the wrestler with the most points at the end of the second period wins.

Greco-Roman Wrestling:

 

1. Matches also take place on a mat that is 12 meters by 12 meters in size.
2. In Greco-Roman wrestling, wrestlers are not allowed to use their legs or attack below the waist, and must rely on upper-body strength and throws to score points.
3. The objective is to pin the opponent's shoulders to the mat, or to score more points than the opponent.
4. Matches are also divided into two three-minute periods, with a 30-second break in between.
5. Points are awarded for executing different wrestling moves, such as a takedown or a throw.
6. The first wrestler to score eight points wins the match, or if the match ends before a wrestler reaches eight points, the wrestler with the most points at the end of the second period wins.

These are just the basic rules for each style of wrestling, and there are many more specific rules and regulations that govern the sport.