Points are awarded for various holds and techniques during the bout, and if neither wrestler can score a fall within the time limit, the competitor with the most points wins. Wrestlers compete in weight classes, which ensure that opponents are approximately the same size and weight. All wrestling matches are supervised by officials, who enforce the rules.
Wrestling is popular throughout the world.
There are three basic styles of amateur wrestling. Freestyle and Greco-Roman are contested on the international level. Collegiate-style is specific to North America, where competitions take place at colleges and universities, high schools, and athletic clubs. To learn about forms of wrestling originating in Asia, see Martial Arts . International Wrestling Print section At the Olympic Games and world championships, wrestling competitions are held in the freestyle and Greco-Roman styles.