Wrestling - London Olympics 2012 Wrestling Live Stream Online, Results - Recognised as one of the world’s oldest sports, Wrestling was first held at the ancient Olympics in 708 BC, and Greco-Roman Wrestling was included at the Athens 1896 Games, the first of the modern era. Wrestling is a body-to-body combat sport. Greco-Roman wrestlers use only their upper bodies and arms.
Competition dates
Sunday 5 August – Sunday 12 August
Number of medal events
18 – Greco-Roman consists of seven weight categories for men only. Freestyle consists of seven weight categories for men and four for women.
Number of competitors
344: 266 men and 72 women, 6 to be confirmed
Each country is limited to one athlete in each event.
Field of play
Wrestling bouts are fought on an octagonal mat measuring 12m x 12m. Inside the mat is a 9m diameter combat circle.
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| London Olympics 2012 Wrestling Live Stream Online |
Sunday 5 August – Sunday 12 August
Number of medal events
18 – Greco-Roman consists of seven weight categories for men only. Freestyle consists of seven weight categories for men and four for women.
Number of competitors
344: 266 men and 72 women, 6 to be confirmed
Each country is limited to one athlete in each event.
Field of play
Wrestling bouts are fought on an octagonal mat measuring 12m x 12m. Inside the mat is a 9m diameter combat circle.
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