Wrestling has two styles:

Greco-Roman: Only arms and upper body—no attacks below the waist.

Freestyle: Use your whole body—legs, arms, and all!

How to Win:

Score Points: Take down your opponent, expose their back, or pull off cool moves (1 to 5 points).

Pin Them: Pin their shoulders to the mat for an instant win!

Technical Fall: Get a 10-point lead (Freestyle) or 8-point lead (Greco-Roman).

At the End: Most points after 6 minutes wins. If tied, the wrestler with the biggest move takes it!

Wrestling matches at the Olympics consist of three periods each lasting two-minutes, with wrestlers aiming to secure a ‘best two out of three’ victory.

There is a 30-second break between periods.

It’s a sport where two people face off, trying to pin each other’s shoulders to the ground or score points. Think strength, quick moves, and smart tactics!

At the Olympics, there are two styles:

Freestyle: Use your arms, legs, and everything in between.

Greco-Roman: No touching below the waist—just pure upper-body power.

Fact: Wrestling is one of the oldest sports ever. It’s intense, exciting, and all about outsmarting your opponent!

Freestyle Wrestling:
No choking, arm twisting, or striking with elbows/knees.

No headbutts, hair pulling, biting, or slamming your opponent’s head into the mat.
Any hold that risks injuring the head, neck, or back is banned.

Greco-Roman Wrestling: No using your legs at all!

Common violations include using legs to defend, lift, or throw your opponent.