Rio Olympics2016 : Wrestling Explained | What Is Wrestling | BOOM

Rio Olympics2016 : Olympic Wrestling competition consists of two disciplines: Greco-Roman, in which athletes use their upper bodies and arms only; and free style, in which athletes can use any part of their body. Wrestling bouts take place on a 12 meter square mat and can last for a maximum of three periods of two minutes each. The aim is to pin the opponent’s shoulder on the ground. A period is won by technical superiority, scoring two holds worth three points, or gaining a six-point lead.

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