Greco-Roman Wrestling

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Greco-Roman Wrestling the popular type of amatuer wrestling and one of the events contested in the Olympic Games. Often referred to simply as 'Greco,' this style of wrestling forbids attacks below the waist. Usually, throws are encouraged as the opponent cannot avoid being thrown by simply hooking or grabbing his opponent's leg, if its is not done so then the sport is identical to freestyle.

Although its name suggests that it is directly derived from the ancient Greek form of wrestling, it is in fact from the traditional "Show Wrestling" practiced in France during the 19th Century. Its styles and techniques are completely different from the ancient Pankration

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