We can find many important sports in Iran, but one of the most popular is, Olympic Wrestling.
Olympic wrestling, or even “simply” wrestling is a sport in which each participant tries to defeat his opponent without the use of punches. The goal is to win the fight knocking the opponent to the ground and keeping both shoulders fixed the opponent on the mat, long enough for the referee to be satisfied, or winning by score by assessing the techniques and actions collected on time the adversary.
The term «free» which name refers to the mode in which, unlike wrestling where it cannot actively use the legs and attack the opponent, in wrestling legs are an element of the offense and defense. There are no restrictions. Moreover, the term «Olympic» is used to distinguish it from the American wrestling, also known as professional wrestling.
The female variant of this is called Wrestling Women or just female wrestling. These three modes of struggle are called Olympic struggles as they are present in the Olympic Games
Iran is one of the major powers in this sport, because wrestling has been declared a national sport.
In the world championship of this sport Iran was located second just below the giant Russia.
Iran has been in this sport since 1985 and in those years Iran has seen crowned 43 world champions and Olympic.
So when you go to Iran, do not forget to ask for this glorious sport.
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