Wrestling is a form of grappling type techniques such as clinch fighting, throws and take downs, joint locks, pins and other holds. Wrestlers also have to memorize the numerous offensive and defensive moves. Wrestling is one of the events that have been included in the schedule of the modern Summer Games since 1896, except the 1900 Games and has made a permanent place in the Olympics program. At the Olympic Games, men compete in two disciplines, Greco-Roman and freestyle, while the women's events are in freestyle only.
Pound for Pound
The weight categories are usually referred to by the maximum kilograms allowed for each. Old boxing terms such as flyweight and bantamweight are considered outmoded. The classes for men are 55 kilograms (121 pounds), 60kg (132 pounds), 66kg (145.5 pounds), 74kg (163 pounds), 84kg (185 pounds), 96kg (211.5 pounds) and 120kg (264.5 pounds).
A woman can potentially face a considerably larger opponent in wider-ranging weight classes, classes 48 kilograms (105.5 pounds), 55kg (121 pounds), 63kg (138.5 pounds) and 72kg (158.5 pounds).
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