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Freestyle Wrestling
Two men in the U.S. military, one from the Air
Force and one from theMarine Corps, compete in
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Buvaisar Saitiev, Abdollah Movahed
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Takhti, AlexanderMedved, Valentin
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Gable, Levan Tediashvili, Bruce
Baumgartner, John Smith, Rasoul
Khadem, Park Jang-Soon, Elbrus
Tedeyev, Tatsuhiro Yonemitsu,
Shaban Trstena, Adam Saitiev,
Jordan Burroughs, Dzhamal
Otarsultanov,Alireza Dabir, Artur
Taymazov, Reza Yazdani, Sushil
Kumar, DaveSchultz, Natalia
Vorobieva, Stephen Neal, Khabib
Nurmagomedov, Kurt Angle
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Freestyle wrestlingFrom Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Freestyle wrestlingis a style of amateur wrestling that is
practiced throughout the world. Along with Greco-
Roman, it is one of the two styles of wrestling contested
in the Olympic games. American high school and college
wrestling is conducted under different rules and is termed
scholastic and collegiate wrestling.
Freestyle wrestling, like collegiate wrestling, has its
greatest origins in catch-as-catch-can wrestling and, in
both styles, the ultimate goal is to throw and pin your
opponent to the mat, which results in an immediate win.
Freestyle and collegiate wrestling, unlike Greco-Roman,
allow the use of the wrestler's or his opponent's legs in
offense and defense. Freestyle wrestling is the most
complete style of standup wrestling and brings togethertraditional wrestling, judo, and sambo techniques.
According to the International Federation of Associated
Wrestling Styles (FILA), freestyle wrestling is one of the
four main forms of amateur competitive wrestlingthat
are practiced internationally today. The other main forms
of wrestling are Greco-Roman and Grappling (also called
submission wrestling). The Executive Board of the
International Olympic Committee (IOC) recommended
dropping wrestling as a sport from the 2020 OlympicGames, but the decision was later reversed by the IOC.
Contents
1 History
2 Weight classes
3 Structure of the tournament
4 Layout of the Mat
5 Equipment
6 The Match
6.1 Session Format
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Freestyle wrestling has been in the
Olympic Games since the 1904 Olympics
in Saint Louis, Missouri.
6.2 Match scoring
7 Victory Conditions in Freestyle wrestling
7.1 Team Scoring in Tournaments
7.2 Team Competition
8 Women's Freestyle Wrestling
9 See also
10 Notes
11 References
12 External links
History
Modern freestyle wrestling, according to the FILA, is said to
have originated in Great Britain and the United States by the
name of "catch-as-catch-can" wrestling.[1]"Catch-as-catch-can"
wrestling had a particular following in Great Britain and the
variant developed in Lancashire had a particular effect on
freestyle wrestling.[2]"Catch-as-catch-can" wrestling gained
great popularity in fairs and festivals during the 19th century. In
catch-as-catch-can wrestling, both contestants started out
standing and then a wrestler sought to hold his opponent's
shoulder to the ground (known as a fall). If no fall was scored,
both wrestlers continued grappling on the ground, and almost
all holds and techniques were allowable. A Scottish variant of
Lancashire wrestling also became popular which began with
both wrestlers standing chest to chest, grasping each other with
locked arms around the body and, if no fall was made, with the match continuing on the ground. [2]Also,
there was the Irish collar-and-elbow style, where wrestlers started out on their feet with both wrestlers
grasping each other by the collar with one hand and by the elbow with the other. If neither wrestler then
achieved a fall, the contestants would continue both standing and on the ground until a fall was made. Irish
immigrants later brought this style of wrestling to the United States, where it soon became widespread,
especially because of the success of the wrestling champion of the Army of the Potomac, George William
Flagg from Vermont.[2]Catch-as-catch can was the style performed by at least a half dozen U.S. president
including George Washington, Zachary Taylor, Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, Ulysses S. Grant, and
Theodore Roosevelt.[1]
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Because of the widespread interest in and esteem of professional Greco-Roman wrestling and its popularity
in many international meets in nineteenth century Europe, freestyle wrestling (and wrestling as an amateur
sport in general) had a tough time gaining ground on the continent. The 1896 Olympic Games had only on
wrestling bout, a heavyweight Greco-Roman match.[2]Freestyle wrestling first emerged as an Olympic
sport in the Saint Louis Olympics of 1904. All 40 wrestlers who participated in the 1904 Olympics were
American. The 1904 Olympics sanctioned the rules commonly used for catch-as-catch can, but imposed
some restrictions on dangerous holds. Wrestling by seven weight classes: 47.6 kg (104.9 lb), 52.2 kg
(115.1 lb), 56.7 kg (125.0 lb), 61.2 kg (134.9 lb), 65.3 kg (143.9 lb), 71.7 kg (156.7 lb), and greater than71.7 kg (158 lb) was an important innovation in the Summer Olympics.[1]
Since 1921, the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA), which has its headquarter
near Lausanne, Switzerland, has set the "Rules of the Game", with regulations for scoring and procedures
that govern tournaments such as the World Games and the competition at the Summer Olympics. These
were later adopted by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) for its freestyle matches. Freestyle wrestling
gained great popularity in the United States after the Civil War. By the 1880s, tournaments drew hundreds
of wrestlers. The rise of cities, increased industrialization, and the closing of the frontier provided the
affable environment for amateur wrestling, along with boxing, to increase in esteem and popularity.
Amateur wrestling teams soon emerged, such as the wrestling team of the New York Athletic Club, whichhad its first tournament in 1878. Professional wrestling also developed, and by the 1870s, professional
championship matches offered allowances of up to $1,000.[2]
Nineteenth century wrestling matches were particularly long, and especially Greco-Roman bouts (where
holds below the waist and the use of the legs are not allowed) could last as many as eight to nine hours, an
even then, it was only decided by a draw.[3]In the 20th century, time limits were set for matches.[4]For
more than forty years into the twentieth century, freestyle and its American counterpart, collegiate
wrestling, did not have a scoring system that decided matches in the absence of a fall. The introduction of
point system by Oklahoma State University wrestling coach Art Griffith that gained acceptance in 1941
influenced the international styles as well. By the 1960s international wrestling matches in Greco-Romanand freestyle were scored by a panel of three judges in secret, who made the final decision by raising
colored paddles at the match's end. Dr. Albert de Ferrari from San Francisco who became vice president of
FILA, lobbied for a visible scoring system and a rule for "controlled fall", which would recognize a fall
only when the offensive wrestler had done something to cause it. These were soon adopted internationally
in Greco-Roman and freestyle.[5]By 1996, before a major overhaul of FILA rules, an international freestyl
match consisted of two three-minute periods, with a one-minute rest between periods.[4]Today, wrestlers
from Post-Soviet states, Iran, U.S.A., Bulgaria, Cuba, Turkey, and Japan, have had the strongest showings.
Alexander Medved of Belarus won 10 world championships and three Olympic gold medals, in the period
of 1964-1972.[6]Many collegiate wrestlers have moved on to freestyle competition, particularly
internationally with great success.[7]
In the spring of 2013, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) voted wrestling out of the core sports fo
the summer Olympics beginning in 2020 [8]As a result of this news the wrestling community started a
massive campaign in order to reinstate the sport. A largely online group called 2020 vision lead the
movement. They had several campaigns as well as Facebook and Twitter pages that spread awareness and
gathered support for the cause of wrestling's return to the Olympics. They had a mission of gaining
2,000,020 signatures (online and offline) in support of wrestling's return to the Olympic Games.[9]In
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This freestyle wrestler locks the
limbs of his opponent in order to
take him down to the mat.
probationary sport. In order to achieve this FILA, the international governing body of wrestling made
several changes to the rules as well as changes to the weight classes.[10]There are also discussions about
uniform changes as well as changes to the competition mat.
Weight classes
Currently, international men's freestyle wrestling is divided into six
main age categories: schoolboys, cadets, novice, juvenile, juniors, and
seniors.[11]Schoolboys (young men ages 1415 or age 13 with a
medical certificate and parental authorization) wrestle in 10 weight
classes ranging from 29 to 85 kg (64187 lb).[12]Cadets (young men
ages 1617 or age 15 with a medical certificate and parental
authorization) wrestle in 10 weight classes ranging from 39 to 100 kg
(86 to 220 lb).[12]Juniors (young men ages 18 to 20 or age 17 with a
medical certificate and parental authorization) wrestle in eight weight
classes ranging from 46 to 120 kg (101265 lb).[12]Seniors (men ages
20 and up) wrestle in seven weight classes ranging from 50 to 120 kg(110 to 260 lb).[12]For men, there is also a special category for some
freestyle competitions, "Veterans", for men ages 35 and older, presumably featuring the same weight
classes as seniors.[11]Also, all of the men's age categories and weight classes can be applied to Greco-
Roman wrestling.[13]
Women currently compete in freestyle wrestling in one of four age categories on an international level:
schoolgirls, cadets, juniors, and seniors.[14]Schoolgirls (young women ages 1415 or age 13 with a
medical certificate and parental authorization) wrestle in 10 weight classes ranging from 28 to 62 kg (62
137 lb).[14]
Cadets (young women ages 1617 or age 15 with a medical certificate and parentalauthorization) wrestle in 10 weight classes ranging from 36 to 70 kg (79154 lb).[14]Juniors (young wome
ages 18 to 20 or age 17 with a medical certificate and parental authorization) wrestle in eight weight
classes ranging from 40 to 72 kg (88159 lb).[14]Seniors (women ages 20 and up) wrestle in seven weight
classes ranging from 44 to 72 kg (97159 lb).[14]Wrestlers after weigh-in may only wrestle in their own
weight class. Wrestlers in the senior age category may wrestle up a weight class except for the heavyweigh
division (which starts at a weight more than 96 kg (212 lb) for the men and more than 67 kg (148 lb) for th
women).[15]Different nations may have different weight classes and different age categories for their level
of freestyle competition.
Structure of the tournament
A typical international wrestling tournament takes place by direct elimination with an ideal number of
wrestlers (4, 8, 16, 32, 64, etc.) in each weight class and age category competing for placement. The
competition in each weight class takes place in one day.[16]The day before the wrestling in a scheduled
weight class and age category takes place, all the applicable wrestlers are examined by a physician and
weighed-in. Each wrestler after being weighed on the scale then draws a token randomly that gives a certai
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If an ideal number is not reached to begin elimination rounds, a qualification roundwill take place to
eliminate the excess number of wrestlers. For example, 22 wrestlers may weigh-in over the ideal number o
16 wrestlers. The six wrestlers who drew the highest numbers after 16 and the six wrestlers who drew the
six numbers immediately before 17 would then wrestle in six matches in the qualification round. The
winners of those matches would then go on to the elimination round.[18]
In the elimination roundor "blood round", the ideal number of wrestlers then pair off and compete in
matches until two victors emerge who will compete in the finals for first and second place. All of the
wrestlers who lost to the two finalists then have the chance to wrestle in a repechage round. The repechag
round begins with the wrestlers who lost to the two finalists at the lowest level of competition in the
elimination round. The matches are paired off by the wrestlers who lost to one finalist and the wrestlers
who lost to the other. The two wrestlers who win after every level of competition are the victors of the
repechage round.[19]
In the finals, the two victors of the elimination round compete for first and second place. [20]
In all rounds of the tournament, the wrestlers compete in matches paired off in the order of the numbers
they drew after the weigh-in.[21]
After the finals match, the awards ceremony will take place. The first place and second place wrestlers wil
receive a gold and silver medal, respectively. (At the FILA World Championships, the first place wrestler
will receive the World Championship Belt.) The two repechage round winners will each be awarded third
place with a bronze medal. The two wrestlers who lost in the finals for the third place are awarded fifth
place. From seventh place down, the wrestlers are ranked according to the classification points earned for
their victories or losses. If there is a tie among wrestlers for classification points, the ranking is determined
in this order from the highest to the lowest:
Most victories earned by fall
Most matches won by technical superiorityMost periods won by technical superiorityMost points scored in the tournamentLeast points scored in the tournament
Wrestlers who remained tied after that will be awarded placements "ex aequo." Wrestlers classified from
the fifth to the 10th place will receive a special diploma. The wrestling tournaments in the Olympic Games
and the Senior and Junior World Championships are designed to take place over three days on three
mats.[22]
Layout of the Mat
The match takes place on a thick rubber mat that is shock-absorbing to ensure safety. For the Olympic
Games, all World Championships, and World Cups, the mat has to be new. The main wrestling area has a
nine-meter diameter and is surrounded by a 1.5-metre (4.9 ft) border of the same thickness known as the
protection area. Inside the nine meter in diameter circle is a red band of one meter (3 ft 3 in) in width that
is on the outer edge of the circle and is known as the red zone. The red zone is used to help indicate
passivity on the part of a wrestler thus, it is also known as the passivity zone. Inside the red zone is the
central wrestling areawhich is seven meters 7 metres (23 ft 0 in) in diameter. In the middle of the centra
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surface of wrestling is the central circle, which is one meter in diameter. The central circle is surrounded
by a band 10 centimeters (4 in) wide and is divided in half by a red line eight centimeters (318in) in width
The diagonally opposite corners of the mat are marked with the wrestlers' colors, redandblue.[23]
For competition in the Olympic Games, the World Championships, and the Continental Championships, th
mat is installed on a platform no greater than 1.1 metres (3 ft 7 in) in height. If the mat lies on a podium an
the protection margin (covering and free space around the mat) does not reach two meters (6 ft 6 in), the
sides of the podium are covered with 45 (degree) inclined panels. In all cases, the color of the protectionarea is different from the color of the mat.[24]
Equipment
A singletis a one-piece wrestling garment made of spandex that should provide a tight andcomfortable fit for the wrestler. It is made from nylon or lycra and prevents an opponent from usinganything on the wrestler as leverage. One wrestler usually competes in a redsinglet and the other in
bluesinglet.[24]
A special pair of shoesis worn by the wrestler to increase his mobility and flexibility. Wrestlingshoes are light and flexible in order to provide maximum comfort and movement. Usually made with
rubber soles, they help give the wrestler's feet a better grip on the mat.[25]
A handkerchief,also called a bloodrag, is carried in the singlet. In the event of bleeding, thewrestler will remove the cloth from his singlet and attempt to stop the bleeding or clean up any bodi
fluids that may have gotten onto the mat.[24]
Headgear, equipment worn around the ears to protect the wrestler, is optional in freestyle. Headgear
is omitted at the participant's own risk, as there is the potential to develop cauliflower ear.[25]
The Match
A matchis a competition between two individual wrestlers of the same weight class. In freestyle wrestling
a jury (or team) of three officials (referees) is used. The refereecontrols the action in the center, blowing
the whistle to start and stop the action, and supervises the scoring of holds and infractions. The judgesits
the side of the mat, keeps score, and occasionally gives his approval when needed by the referee for variou
decisions. The mat chairmansits at the scoring table, keeps time, is responsible for declaring technical
superiority, and supervises the work of the referee and judge. To call a fall, two of the three officials must
agree (usually, the referee and either the judge or the mat chairman). [26]
Session Format
In Greco-Roman and freestyle, the format is two three-minute sessions. Before each match, each wrestler's
name is called, and the wrestler takes his place at the corner of the mat assigned to his color. The referee
then calls both of them to his side at the center of the mat, shakes hands with them, inspects their apparel,
and checks for any perspiration, oily or greasy substances, and any other infractions. The two wrestlers the
greet each other, shake hands, and the referee blows his whistle to start the session.[27]
A wrestler wins the match when he has outscored his opponent at the end of the two three-minute sessions
For example, if one competitor were to score four points in the first session and his opponent two, and then
two in the second session, his opponent zero, the competitor would win. Only a fall, injury default, or
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The freestyle wrestler in the bluesinglet scores points over the
wrestler in the red singlet to win
by decision.
disqualification terminates the match all other modes of victory result
only in session termination.[27]
In freestyle, if no wrestler scores in two minutes, the referee of the
match will then identify the more passive wrestler, and that wrestler
will be given a thirty-second window of opportunity to score, and if he
doesn't, then his opponent will be awarded a point.[28]
When the session (or match) has concluded, the referee stands at the
center of the mat facing the officials' table. Both wrestlers then
approach each other, shake hands, and stand on either side of the
referee to await the decision. The referee then proclaims the winner by
raising the winner's hand. At the end of the match, each wrestler then
shakes hands with the referee and returns to shake hands with his opponent's coach.[29]
Match scoring
In freestyle wrestling, as well as in Greco-Roman wrestling, points are awarded mostly on the basis ofexplosive action and risk. For example, when one wrestler performs a grand amplitude throw that brings hi
opponent into the danger position, he is awarded the greatest number of points that can be scored in one
instance. Also, a wrestler who takes the risk to briefly roll on the mat (with his shoulders in contact with th
mat) could give a certain number of points to his opponent. Scoring can be accomplished in the following
ways:
Takedown(1 to 5 points): A wrestler is awarded points for a takedown when the wrestler gainscontrol over his opponent on the mat from a neutral position (when the wrestler is on his feet). Atleast three points of contact have to be controlled on the mat (e.g. two arms and one knee two knees
and one arm or the head or two arms and the head).[27]
(5 points):5 points are awarded for a takedown brought about by a throw of grand amplitude (throw in which a wrestler brings his opponent off of the mat and controls him so that his feetgo directly above his head) either from the standing orpar terreposition into a direct and
immediate danger position.[30]
(3 points): Generally, three points are awarded for a takedown brought about by a shortamplitude throw that does not bring his opponent in a direct and immediate danger position orfor a takedown in which a wrestler's opponent is taken from his feet or his stomach to his back
or side (a throw of short amplitude) so that he is in the danger position.[30]
(1 point):one point is awarded for a takedown brought about by a wrestler taking his opponen
from his feet to his stomach or side such that his back or shoulders are not exposed to the matand while in this position holding him down with control.[31]
Reversal(1 point): A wrestler is awarded one point for a reversal when the wrestler gains controlover his opponent from a defensive position (when the wrestler is being controlled by his
opponent).[31]
Exposurealso called the Danger Position(2 or 3 points): A wrestler is awarded points for exposurwhen the wrestler exposes his opponent's back to the mat for several seconds. Points for exposure aralso awarded if one's back is to the mat but the wrestler is not pinned. Criteria for exposure or the
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Two United States military
servicemen grapple in a freestyle
wrestling championship match.
danger position is met when 1) a wrestler's opponent is in abridge position to avoid being pinned, 2) a wrestler's opponent ison one or both elbows with his back to the mat and avoidsgetting pinned, 3) a wrestler holds one of his opponent'sshoulders to the mat and the other shoulder at an acute angle (lessthan 90 degrees), 4) a wrestler's opponent is in an "instantaneousfall" position (where both of his shoulders are on the mat for lessthan one second), or 5) the wrestler's opponent rolls on his
shoulders.[32]A wrestler in the danger position allows hisopponent to score two points. An additional hold-down pointmay be earned by maintaining the exposure continuously for five
seconds.[33]
Penalty(1 or 2 points): Under the 2004-2005 changes to theinternational styles, a wrestler whose opponent takes an injury time-out receives one point unless theinjured wrestler is bleeding. Other infractions (e.g. fleeing a hold or the mat, striking the opponent,acting with brutality or intent to injure, using illegal holds, etc.) are penalized by an award of either
one or two points, a Caution, and a choice of position to the opponent.[33]A wrestler whose
opponent regularly refuses to take an ordered hold is awarded a point.[34]
Out-of-Bounds(1 point): Whenever a wrestler places his foot in the protection area, the match isstopped, and one point is awarded to his opponent.[31]
Stalling(1 point): A point awarded to the attacking wrestler whose opponent flees the hold or
refuses to start.[34]
Classification points are also awarded in an international wrestling tournament, which give most points to
the winner and in some cases, one point to the loser depending on the outcome of the match and how the
victory was attained. For example, a victory by fall would give the winner five classification points and the
loser no points, while a match won by technical superiority with the loser scoring technical points would
award three points to the winner and one point to loser. [35]
The full determinations for scoring are found on pages 34 to 40 of the FILA International Wrestling Rules
(http://www.fila-wrestling.com/images/documents/lutte/wr230107.pdf).
Victory Conditions in Freestyle wrestling
A match can be won in the following ways:
Win by Fall: The object of the entire wrestling match is to attain victory by what is known as thefall. A fall, also known as a pin, occurs when one wrestler holds both of his opponents' shoulders on
the mat simultaneously. In Greco-Roman and freestyle wrestling, the two shoulders of the defensivewrestler must be held long enough for the referee to "observe the total control of the fall" (usuallyranging from one half-second to about one or two seconds). Then either the judge or the matchairman concurs with the referee that a fall is made. (If the referee does not indicate a fall, and thefall is valid, the judge and the mat chairman can concur together and announce the fall.) A fall ends
the match entirely regardless of when it occurs.[36][37]
Win by Technical Superiority(Also called Technical Fall): If at any point during the match, awrestler gains a ten-point lead over his opponent, the wrestler would win the match by technical
fall.[27]
Win by Decision: If neither wrestler achieves either a fall or technical superiority, the wrestler who
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Compared to collegiate (scholastic
or folkstyle) wrestling, the main
style done in U.S. high schools,
colleges, and universities,
freestyle wrestling involves a
greater emphasis on explosive
action by both wrestlers, as
opposed to one wrestler's
dominance and control of the
other.
The wrestler on top secures the
fall in this freestyle wrestling
match.
scored more points during match is declared the winner.[38]
Win by Default: If one wrestler is unable to continueparticipating for any reason or fails to show up on the mat afterhis name was called three times before the match begins, hisopponent is declared the winner of the match by default, forfeit,
or withdrawal.[39]
Win by Injury: If one wrestler is injured and unable to continue,the other wrestler is declared the winner. This is also referred to
as a medical forfeitor injury default. The term alsoencompasses situations where wrestlers become ill, take toomany injury time-outs, or bleed uncontrollably. If a wrestler isinjured by his opponent's illegal maneuver and cannot continue,
the wrestler at fault is disqualified.[40]
Win by Disqualification: Normally, if a wrestler is assessedthree Cautionsfor breaking the rules, he is disqualified. Underother circumstances, such as flagrant brutality, the match may beended immediately and the wrestler disqualified and removed
from the tournament.[41]
Team Scoring in
Tournaments
In an international wrestling tournament, teams enter one
wrestler at each weight class and score points based on the
individual performances. For example, if a wrestler at the 60 kg
weight class finishes in first place, then his team will receive 10
points. If he were to finish in tenth place, then the team would
only receive one. At the end of the tournament, each team's scor
is tallied, and the team with the most points wins the team
competition.[42]
Team Competition
A team competitionor dual meetis a meeting between (typically two) teams in which individual wrestle
at a given weight class compete against each other. A team receives one point for each victory in a weight
class regardless of the outcome. The team that scores the most points at the end of the matches wins the
team competition. If there are two sets of competitions with one team winning the homecompetition and
one winning the awaycompetition, a third competition may take place to determine the winner for rankingpurposes, or the ranking may take place by assessing in order: 1) the most victories by adding the points of
the two matches 2) the most points by fall, default, forfeit, or disqualification 3) the most matches won by
technical superiority 4) the most periods won by technical superiority 5) the most technical points won in
all the competition 6) the least technical points won in all the competition. This works similarly when mor
than two teams are involved in this predicament.[43]
Women's Freestyle Wrestling
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At the collegiate, world, and Olympic levels, women wrestle freestyle. During competition the wrestlers
will either wear a red singlet or blue singlet depending on where they are placed in the bracket. All female
competitors are required to wear a womens cut singlet with proper fitting to minimize any distracting
incidents.
The United States is still behind Canada with regard to the acceptance of Womens Wrestling. The USA
struggles with implementing high school teams for girls. As a result, many high school girls participate on
the boys team where they wrestle American Freestyle. However, the United States has made strides
amongst universities boasting 14 schools registered on the Womens Collegiate Wrestling Associationwebsite offering opportunities to continue wrestling while getting an education. Gator Wrestling Club,
Titan Mercury Wrestling Club, New York Athletic Club, Army World Class Athlete Program, Sunkist
Kids, and the Pennsylvania Wrestling Club are domestic sponsors that support many of the nations top
girls.
In addition to colleges and universities, there are programs like the Beat the Streets-Girls Wrestling
Program (http://www.nycwomenswrestling.com). This organization is highly successful at targeting inner
city kids and introducing them to the world of wrestling at no cost. Other notable organizations include
Chick Wrestler (http://www.chickwrestler.com), which was created in January 2012 to market and promot
womens wrestling at the Olympic Level.
Womens wrestling made its Olympic Debut in Athens 2004. Typically the females have 7 weight classes
(48 kg, 51 kg, 55 kg, 59 kg, 63 kg, 67 kg, 72 kg) that compete in a World Championships. Though, during
the Olympic year, the weights are reduced to only 4 (48 kg, 55 kg, 63 kg, and 72 kg). [44]Only one
representative from each weight class is permitted to enter Olympic Competition.
See also
List of World and Olympic Champions in men's freestyle wrestlingAmateur wrestlingFolk wrestlingGreco-Roman wrestlingCollegiate wrestlingSubmission wrestling
Notes
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1996).
3. "Wrestling, Greco-Roman" by Michael B. Poliakoff fromEncyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient Times to
the Present, Vol. 3, p. 1196, eds. David Levinson and Karen Christensen (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc
1996).
4. "Wrestling, Freestyle" by Michael B. Poliakoff fromEncyclopedia of World Sport: From Ancient Times to the
Present, Vol. 3, p. 1191, eds. David Levinson and Karen Christensen (Santa Barbara, CA: ABC-CLIO, Inc.,
1996)
5. Dellinger, Bob. "The Oldest Sport". National Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum. Archived from the original
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