Wrestling Rules and Scoring

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What is the primary objective of two competing wrestlers facing each other on a mat?

To pin the opponent’s shoulders to the mat

In modern-day wrestling, what is considered a rarity in big events like the Olympics and the World Championships?

Victory by fall

How can wrestlers gain points during a bout?

By executing reversals

What happens if a wrestler accumulates three cautions during a bout?

The opponent gets disqualified

How are points awarded in wrestling based on moves?

A single move can carry from 1 to 5 points

Wrestlers can win a bout in modern wrestling by securing victory through falls in big events like the Olympics and the World Championships.

False

Reversals in wrestling involve negating an opponent's position of advantage from an offensive position.

False

High scoring moves in wrestling, like arching throws, generally carry the minimum number of points.

False

Accumulating three cautions during a bout in wrestling automatically results in the wrestler being awarded extra points.

False

In wrestling, if a wrestler executes illegal holds, he may receive cautions from the referee.

True

Learn about the rules and scoring system in wrestling, where wrestlers aim to pin their opponent's shoulders to the mat for an instant victory by 'fall'. Discover other ways to win a bout, such as victory by points, in modern-day wrestling competitions like the Olympics and World Championships.

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