General introduction
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Updated: 2004-07-29 10:41

Sport of the Month: Wrestling

The sport of Wrestling offers spectators great excitement due to its rare techniques, the quick changes in the score, as well as the strength, the combative spirit and the amazing physical attributes of the wrestlers.

Based on historic evidence, Wrestling as a sport can be found in many civilizations. In ancient Greece, Wrestling was one of the most popular sports, conducted by athletes in the nude. In modern history, Greek athletes have won many distinctions in this specific sport, which continues to be included among the most popular sports in Greece.

Description

Wrestling has two styles: greco-roman and free style.

In the greco-roman style, holds are allowed from the waist up, while in free style holds are allowed on the whole body. Matches in both styles consist of two, three-minute parts, with a 30 second interval.

ATHENS 2004 Wrestling

At the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games, Wrestling will take place at the Ano Liossia Olympic Hall, which has a seating capacity of 9,150 spectators. The competition programme will be completed within eight days, from August 22 to August 29, 2004.