Wrestling is competed in two wrestling styles namely, Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling. Only males participate in Greco-Roman wrestling from the age of 13.

One of the major differences between the two styles is that in Greco-Roman wrestling, a competitor cannot hold his opponent below the waist. He can use his torso and body to take down the opponent and cannot use his legs for defensive or attacking purposes. So, the emphasis is more on throws, balance manoeuvres and hand techniques.

In freestyle wrestling, which is also followed in the women’s division, a competitor can hold a rival below the waist and employ leg attacks.

The techniques and strategies in freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling vary due to this basic difference and the scoring also varies in both styles.