Olympic Disciplines

Women’s Freestyle
In Women’s Wrestling, Freestyle is the only style used at international competition and the Freestyle rules apply with the exception of the use of ‘Double Nelsons’ which are strictly forbidden. Women’s wrestling made its Olympic debut at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

The lead countries for Women’s Freestyle wrestling are Japan, Russia, Ukraine, China and Bulgaria.

The photographs show the World-Class wrestlers in their respective weight categories competing in the finals at the 2011 World Championships, Istanbul, 12-18 September.

Men’s Greco-Roman
In Greco-Roman wrestling, it is strictly forbidden to grasp the opponent below the belt line, or to trip him or to use the legs actively to perform any action.

The lead countries for Men’s Greco-Roman wrestling are Azerbaijan, Iran, Russia, Belarus, Bulgaria and Turkey.

The photographs show the World-Class wrestlers in their respective weight  categories competing in the finals at the 2011 World Championships, Istanbul, 12-18 September.

Men’s Freestyle
In Freestyle Wrestling it is permissible to grasp the legs of the opponent, to trip and to use the legs actively to perform any action.

The lead countries for Men’s Freestyle wrestling are Russia, Iran, USA, Azerbaijan and Belarus.

The photographs show the World-Class wrestlers in their respective weight categories competing in the finals at the 2011 World Championships, Istanbul, 12-18 September.