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Wrestling

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What is Wrestling?

Wrestling is one of the world’s oldest sports, with origins tracing back to ancient civilizations. As an Olympic discipline, it emphasizes strength, endurance, and technical skill in grappling, holds, and takedowns. Olympic Wrestling has two styles: Freestyle (for both men and women) and Greco-Roman (for men only).

History in the Olympics

Wrestling has been a core Olympic sport since the first modern Games in 1896. Women’s Freestyle Wrestling was added in 2004, giving female wrestlers the opportunity to compete at the highest level.

Types of Events

  • Freestyle Wrestling: Allows the use of legs in both offense and defense.
  • Weight Categories: Athletes compete in divisions based on body weight.

    • Wrestling at Empower Sports Academy

    At Empower, Wrestling will provide young athletes with the tools to build unmatched strength, discipline, and competitive spirit. Training will emphasize both technical skill and personal resilience.

    Empower Facilities

    Our dedicated Combat Sports Gym will feature:
  • Wrestling mats that meet Olympic standards
  • Strength and conditioning areas for grapplers
  • Equipment for drills, endurance training, and recovery

    • Pathway to University & Beyond

    Wrestling is a heavily recruited sport at major U.S. universities, including Princeton, Cornell, Stanford, and Penn State, all of which have top-level wrestling programs. Empower athletes will be prepared to compete for scholarships, represent Pakistan internationally, and pursue Olympic pathways.

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