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where the match is declared over when a point differential is achieved. In American folkstyle wrestling, the point difference is 15 points, in freestyle, it is 10 points, and in Greco-Roman, it is 8 points. Folkstyle terms this a technical fall and freestyle and Greco-Roman refer to it as a technical

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was the first university to create a varsity women's wrestling team. UMM's head coach, Doug Reese, followed in the footsteps of other schools like Missouri Valley College that pioneered programs for female wrestlers. University of the Cumberlands, Menlo College, Pacific University, and Neosho County

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In collegiate wrestling, the period structure is different. A college match consists of one three-minute period, followed by two two-minute periods, with an overtime round if necessary. A high school match typically consists of three two-minute periods, with an overtime round if necessary. Under the

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This format replaced the old format of three two-minute periods played best two out of three. One side effect of the old format was that the losing wrestler could outscore the winner. For example, periods may be scored 3–2, 0–4, 1–0, leading to a total score of 4–6 but a win for the wrestler scoring

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awards points for takedowns and reversals. Penalty points are awarded in collegiate wrestling according to the current rules, which penalize moves that would impair the life or limb of the opponent. However, the manner how infractions are penalized and points awarded to the offended wrestler differ

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The countries with the leading wrestlers in the Olympic Games and World Championships are Iran, the United States, Russia (and some of the former Soviet Union republics, especially Armenia, Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Kazakhstan), Bulgaria, Turkey, Hungary, Cuba, India, Canada,

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In the international styles, the format is now two three-minute periods. A wrestler wins the match when they were able to get more points than their opponent or 10 points lead in two rounds. For example, if one competitor gets a 10–0 lead in first the period, they will win by the superiority of

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uniform. The uniform is tight-fitting so as not to get grasped accidentally by the opponent and allows the referee to see each wrestler's body clearly when awarding points or a pin. Women wrestlers wear a higher cut singlet usually with a sports-bra underneath.

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Wrestling is conducted on a padded mat that must have excellent shock absorption, tear resistance, and compression qualities. Most mats are made of PVC rubber nitrile foam. Recent advances in technology have brought about new mats made using closed cell,

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are light, flexible, thin-soled, ankle-high sneakers that allow maximum speed and traction on the mat without giving up ankle support. The current rules call for laces (if any) to be covered so that they do not come untied during competition.

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Until the early 1990s, the majority of women who participated in the sport had no other choice but to join the available men's teams. At the high school level, this may still be required in some areas depending on the number of wrestlers.

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Using a triangle scissors (where one knee is bent at a 90° angle and placed behind the other knee) on the head. Scissors can be used on the body or limbs, while the figure four has been made completely illegal as of

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and other injuries. Headgear is made from molded plastic polymer or vinyl coated energy absorbing foam over a rigid hard liner and strapped to the head tightly. In the international styles headgear is optional.

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In 2004, Missouri Valley College held the first Women's National Wrestling Championships which honored four individual champions. Later, the event would be hosted by the University of the Cumberlands in 2006.

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differ in what holds are permitted; in Greco-Roman, the wrestlers are permitted to hold and attack only above the waist. In both Greco-Roman and freestyle, points can be scored in the following ways:

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for breaking the rules, they are disqualified. Under other circumstances, such as flagrant brutality, the match may be ended immediately and the wrestler disqualified and removed from the tournament.

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level, the wrestler who controlled their opponent on the mat for the most time is awarded a point; provided that the difference between the two wrestlers' time advantage is at least one minute.

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CC. Cal-State Bakersfield are other schools that had a number of women competitors that only competed against each other or occasionally against Canadian college teams.

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Most types of amateur wrestling also discourage or prohibit the use of one's own or the opponent's clothing for grasping or performing any type of hold.

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for two seconds in high school wrestling matches and one second in college wrestling matches. A win by fall is worth six team points in a dual meet.

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points. Only a fall, injury default, or disqualification terminates the match; all other modes of victory result only in period termination.

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standard rules for collegiate wrestling, draws are not possible; this rule is sometimes modified for young wrestlers.

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There is also a national dual meet championship for women's intercollegiate teams that have been sponsored by the

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especially is grounds for disqualification and banned status in most amateur wrestling competitions

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in some aspects from the international styles. Collegiate wrestling also awards points for:

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While there is not much equipment that a wrestler wears, it is still highly specialized. A

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While having similar victory conditions with Greco-Roman and freestyle, such as wins by

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announced that women's freestyle wrestling would be added to the Olympic games in the

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Japan, Pakistan, South and North Korea, Germany, and historically Sweden and Finland.

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As the sport continued to grow, coaches within women's wrestling formed the

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Two wrestlers grappling for position during the 2001 All-Marine Wrestle Offs

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are generally allowed in the international styles; in collegiate, slamming

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girls wrestling team. Girls have at times still competed against boys.

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for the past 6 years; the world's top 16 teams compete in this event.

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At the middle school and high school levels, wrestlers compete in

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in Athens, Greece with a total of four different weight classes.

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List of World and Olympic Champions in men's freestyle wrestling

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Pinching or poking with the fingers, toes, or nails, including

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Because of the successful growth in female participation, the

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in continuous contact with the mat. The fall must be held in

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Two wrestlers competing in an amateur wrestling match in 2012

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Dual meet scoring is very similar on the high school level.

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This article is about the traditional sport. For amateur

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