Which two wrestling styles are contested at the Olympics?
AnswerFreestyle and Greco-Roman
Olympic wrestling features freestyle and Greco-Roman.
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7 fact-checked facts about amateur and Olympic wrestling, plus traditional styles like sumo, each with the reason behind it. 5 more are in today's round and join this page after it closes.
The basics
In amateur wrestling, what is a 'pin' or 'fall'?
AnswerHolding both opponent's shoulders to the mat
Pinning both shoulders to the mat ends the match.
Going deeper
What is the key rule difference in Greco-Roman wrestling?
AnswerNo holds below the waist
Greco-Roman wrestlers may not attack the legs or use their own legs to trip.
What is the highest rank in professional sumo?
AnswerYokozuna
Yokozuna is sumo's grand champion rank.
At which Olympics did women's wrestling make its debut?
AnswerAthens 2004
Women's freestyle wrestling debuted at the 2004 Athens Games.
Expert level
How many official grand sumo tournaments are held each year?
AnswerSix
Professional sumo holds six honbasho a year.
What is the traditional Swiss folk wrestling style called?
AnswerSchwingen
Schwingen is contested in sawdust rings in Switzerland.
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