An indepth presentation about wrestling

Information about wrestling.

1. WRESTLING

2. Introduction
Wrestling is one of the oldest
forms of combat sports.01
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It is a competitive sport where
two opponents try to pin each
other to the ground using various
techniques.
There are multiple styles,
including freestyle, Greco-Roman,
and professional wrestling.
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History of wrestling
15,000 years ago
Cave paintings in France
3000 BCE - 400 CE
(Ancient Era)
Wrestling is practiced in Mesopotamia, Egypt, India (Malla-yuddha), Greece (Olympics),
and Rome (Pankration)
13th-18th Century
( Medieval Period )
Sumo wrestling emerges in Japan, and Greco-Roman wrestling is formalized in
France.
19th Century
Professional wrestling gains popularity in the U.S. and Europe; included in the first
modern Olympics (1896).
20th Century
Wrestling booms with televised events (1950s-60s), WWE rises (1980s), and the WWE-
WCW rivalry peaks (1990s).
2000s-Present
WWE dominates, independent promotions like AEW/NJPW grow, and
streaming/social media shape modern wrestling.
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4. Rules of wrestling
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Wrestling matches take place on a circular
mat with a designated boundary.
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If wrestlers step out of the circle, the match is
paused and restarted in the center.
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Points are awarded for moves : Takedown ,
Escape, Reversal , and Penalty Points .
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5. United States – Strong in freestyle and professional
wrestling (WWE).

Russia – Historically dominant in Olympic wrestling.

Iran – A powerhouse in Greco-Roman and freestyle
wrestling.

Japan– Known for women's wrestling dominance.
India – Producing strong freestyle wrestlers
Countries in wrestling
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6. Wrestling in india
• Traditional Indian
Wrestling (Kushti): Practiced
in mud pits (Akhada).
• Modern Freestyle
Wrestling: India has won
multiple Olympic and World
Championship medals.
• Major Training Centers in
India are Chhatrasal
Stadium, Sonipat Wrestling
Academy
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- Sushil Kumar (Olympic
medalist)
- Bajrang Punia (World
Championship medalist)
- Sakshi Malik (First Indian
woman to win an Olympic
wrestling medal)
- Vinesh Phogat (Arjuna
Award for Wrestling, Major
Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna
Award for Wrestling)
Notable Wrestlers

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Olympic Games – Every four years, featuring
freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.
World Wrestling Championships – Annual
event organized by UWW.
Asian Games – High-level competition for Asian
wrestlers.
WWE (WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT) –
PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENT.
Commonwealth Games – Wrestling is a major
part of these games.
Pro Wrestling League (India) – A commercial
league for freestyle wrestling.
Major tournament
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8. Controversies
Sushil Kumar vs. Narsingh Yadav (2016) –Narsingh
Yadav was eventually selected but was later banned for
doping, which he claimed was sabotage.
WFI Sexual Harassment Allegations (2023-2024) – Several
top Indian wrestlers, including Bajrang Punia, Vinesh Phogat,
and Sakshi Malik, protested against Wrestling Federation of
India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, accusing him of
sexual harassment.
Steroid Scandal (1990s) – Vince McMahon and WWF
were investigated for distributing steroids to wrestlers.
Though McMahon was acquitted, the scandal hurt WWE’s
reputation.
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9. Wrestling and Business
Wrestling is not just a sport; it is
a billion-dollar entertainment
business.
Promotions like WWE, AEW,
NJPW, and others operate as
global media enterprises.
The industry generates revenue
through multiple streams,
including events, TV rights, and
merchandise.
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10. Governing Bodies
• United World Wrestling (UWW) –
Governs amateur wrestling worldwide.
• WWE (World Wrestling
Entertainment) – The biggest
professional wrestling company.
• National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) –
One of the oldest wrestlin
organizations.
• Indian Wrestling Federation (WFI) –
Governs wrestling in India.
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Auboyer, J. Daily Life in Ancient India. Phoenix
Press.

12. Thank youu
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Thank you.