Wrestling
Wrestling is a combat sport where two competitors try to gain control over each other using grappling techniques such as holds, throws, and takedowns. The goal is to pin the opponent's shoulders to the mat for a specified period or to earn points by executing various moves while avoiding being pinned oneself. Matches consist of two, three minute periods and the wrestler with the most points wins.
![Two muscular male wrestlers are engaged in a match against a dark background, bent forward and gripping each other's heads. The wrestler on the left is wearing a red singlet with "USA" printed on it, while the wrestler on the right is wearing a black and blue singlet with orange athletic tape on his head.](/content/dam/latwentyeight/olympic-sports/mobile/OLYWrestlingMobile.jpg)