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Wrestling is a sport in which one contestant competes with another using various holds and techniques in an attempt to force the shoulders of the opponent against a mat, thus scoring a fall and winning the match. If a wrestler cannot score a fall within the time limit, a winner is determined based on a point-scoring system.
Wrestling can be regarded as one of the oldest form of martial arts. It was a part of the ancient Olympic Games as well. It was a part of the ancient military exercises. It was prevalent in many different forms in many different countries of the world. Romans patronized the sport of wrestling for many years. It is an ancient sport. In ancient times, wrestling was quite popular in Greek provinces and towns. Modern day wrestling too are popular in many countries of the world. It’s also a part of modern day Olympics.
Wrestling requires enormous amount of strength and stamina. Wrestlers work hard to develop their bodies so that they are able to defeat their opponents.
Formerly known as the WWF, World Wrestling Entertainment has become the premiere brand in the wrestling world behind former and current pop culture icons such as Hulk Hogan, Andre the Giant and The Rock. Current WWE programs Raw, Smack down, ECW Programming and monthly Pay-Per-View events, like Summer Slam and Wrestlemania, pack stadiums and arenas across the country.
Sushil Kumar of India won the bronze medal in Beijing Olympics, 56 years afterKhashaba Dadasaheb Jadhav who gave independent India its first-ever individual medal.
General Wrestling Scoring Procedures :
(1) Takedowns are scored when one wrestler brings the opponent down to the mat from a standing position. Additional points are awarded when a wrestler takes the opponent directly to his or her back.
(2) Reversals are scored when a wrestler, controlled by the opponent on the mat, executes a move that allows the wrestler to assume a controlling position on top of the opponent, thus reversing the situation
(3) Exposing an opponent’s back to the mat is a scoring technique in all styles of wrestling. In international wrestling, all a wrestler must do to earn points is tilt the opponent’s back toward the mat, breaking a 90° angle.
(4) Escapes are scored when a wrestler, controlled by the opponent on the mat, frees himself and moves to a standing position, facing the opponent.
Wrestling can’t be everyone’s cup of tea. To become a professional wrestler you really need to work hard on your physique.
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April 19th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
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