Question

Differentiate between freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling in detail.

Answer 1

Basis of Difference	Freestyle Wrestling	Greco-Roman Wrestling
Holds permitted	Holds may be applied to the whole body.	Holds below the waist are forbidden.
Use of legs	Wrestlers may use their legs to attack and defend; holding the opponent’s legs is allowed.	Wrestlers may not hold or attack the opponent below the waist.
Main distinction	It allows a wider range of attacks, including leg attacks.	It focuses on upper-body holds and throws.
Olympic history	Freestyle wrestling was included in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, according to the supplied text.	Greco-Roman wrestling was introduced at the 1908 Olympic Games and has featured in every Summer Olympics since then.
Scoring and winning	Points are awarded for actions such as takedowns, reversals and near falls; a wrestler may also win by a fall or by scoring more points.	The same general aim and scoring principles apply, but techniques must follow the restriction against holds below the waist.