wrestling
Japanese Name:
レスリング
Romaji Name:
resuringu
Description
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Wrestling is a combat sport where two competitors try to gain control over each other using holds, pins, and throws. The goal is to overpower the opponent and win by pinning their shoulders to the mat or scoring points through technique and control.
History
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Wrestling is one of the oldest forms of combat, with evidence of the sport dating back over 15,000 years. Ancient cave paintings and artifacts from civilizations like Mesopotamia, Egypt, and Greece depict wrestling matches.
In ancient Greece, wrestling was a major part of the ancient Olympic Games, starting in 708 BC, where it was highly respected as a test of strength and skill.
Roman wrestling adapted the Greek style and spread the sport throughout the Roman Empire.
During the Middle Ages, wrestling remained popular in Europe and Asia, often practiced as a form of military training and entertainment.
Modern wrestling evolved in the 19th and 20th centuries, with the development of styles like freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling, which are now Olympic sports.
Today, wrestling is practiced worldwide at amateur, professional, and Olympic levels, with various styles emphasizing different techniques and rules.