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Article: WRESTLING.(the history, benefits, technique, and coaching of wrestling)
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- Jack & Jill
- Article date:
- December 1, 2000
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You've probably seen professional wrestling on TV.
Ferocious-looking guys hurl each other to the mat and then bellow at the crowd. It's all for entertainment. But another kind of wrestling is about real competition. Read on to find out more facts about the great sport of wrestling.
A CLASSIC SPORT
Amateur wrestling is one of the oldest forms of competition. It was introduced at the Olympic games in Greece in the year 704 B.C.
These days, wrestling is one of the most popular school sports. One reason is that wrestlers always compete against someone their own size. Even small kids can become big stars. But while most anyone can wrestle, ...