Wrestling is a sport in which one contestant competes with another using various holds and techniques in an attempt to force the shoulders of the opponent against a mat, thus scoring a fall, and winning the match. If a wrestler cannot score a fall within the time limit, a winner is determined based on a point scoring system. All wrestling matches are supervised by officials, who impartially enforce the rules of the sport.

Two basic styles of amateur wrestling are generally employed around the world, Greco-Roman and freestyle. Other forms of wrestling are common within different cultures. Amateur wrestling is highly popular in United States colleges, secondary schools, and athletic clubs. In addition to national championship matches, thousands of regional and local tournaments are held each year. Exhibition wrestling is also popular today in the United States although this professional type of wrestling is more of an entertainment spectacle than a sport...

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