The term 'freestyle' is used in which sport?

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Question

This question was previously asked in

RPF SI (2018) Official Paper (Held On: 19 Dec 2018 Shift 3)

Answer 1

The correct answer is Wrestling.

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The term 'freestyle' is commonly used in wrestling, especially in Olympic and international competitions.

Key Points

Freestyle wrestling is one of two styles of wrestling contested in the Olympics; the other is Greco-Roman.
In freestyle wrestling, athletes can use their legs for both offense and defense, unlike Greco-Roman wrestling.
Freestyle wrestling allows the use of the entire body to execute holds and attacks.
Notable Wrestlers
- Jordan Burroughs (USA)
- Saori Yoshida (Japan)
- Abdulrashid Sadulaev (Russia)

Additional Information

Wrestling Styles
- Freestyle Wrestling: Involves the use of both upper and lower body techniques. Points are scored for takedowns, reversals, exposures, and escapes.
- Greco-Roman Wrestling: Focuses on upper body techniques. Wrestlers are prohibited from holding any part of their opponent's body below the waist.
- Folkstyle Wrestling: Commonly practiced in American high schools and colleges. Emphasizes control and maintaining a dominant position.
Olympic Wrestling
- History: Wrestling has been part of the modern Olympic Games since the first Games in Athens in 1896.
- Categories: Divided into different weight classes to ensure fair competition.
- Governing Body: United World Wrestling (UWW) is the international governing body for the sport.