wrestling
Pronunciation: /ˈrɛslɪŋ/
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Definition of wrestling
noun
Popular in ancient Egypt, China, and Greece, wrestling was introduced to the Olympic Games in 704 bc; many of the holds and throws used now are the same as those of antiquity. The two main competition styles are Graeco-Roman (in which holds below the waist are prohibited) and freestyle, which has become a popular televised sport. See also sumo