Wrestling the most important sports that are used in the present
For the sport a long history and today we are talking about this article interesting
wrestling goes way beyond these preconceived notions. Origins of this sport have been traced
back 15,000 years ago in the cave drawings found in France. The Egyptian and Babylonian
relics have a story about this combat sport too. Thus, evidently this is a prehistoric sport,
which has been depicted in mythologies and in ancient paintings. The ancient Greek included it
in Olympics as well, which the Romans adopted years later. Over a period of time wrestling
has undergone various changes. Let's take a look at the history of wrestling in a little more
detail.
Origins of Wrestling
Traces of wrestling have been found in prehistoric times. Forms of belt wrestling were famous
in ancient Egypt and Mesopotamia. The early documented evidence of wrestling in Egypt is
seen on the tomb of philosopher Ptahhotep. The wrestlers on his tomb bear a striking
semblance to today's Nuba wrestlers. In the east, incidences of wrestling have been scripted
in Indian holy scriptures as well. The Mahabharata mentions a fight between Bhima and
Jarasandha, who are known as reputed wrestlers in the revered document. The most ancient
style of Chinese martial art, Shuai Jiao originated about 4,000 years ago. This primitive form
of grappling, is known to be a predecessor of wrestling in Eastern Asia. Back then, combatants
wore horns to fight each other, which is why it was earlier known as Jiao Ti. Over a period of
time this game has adopted the use of hands and arms to defeat opponents. Wrestling was a
popular sport in Greece and a recognized one too. It was played in the 704 BC Olympiad.
Ancient Greek artifacts such as coins, vases and sculptures depict wrestling as a sport and a
form of defense.
Modern Day Wrestling
With the advent of television and its penetration into every household, wrestling became a
popularly watched sport amongst young children. This is the time when shows dedicated to
wrestlers and wrestling were made. The Von Erich Family, The Car Crash of Magnum T.A.,
Bruiser Brody Stabbed to Death in a Locker Room and D-Lo Brown vs. Droz surfaced on
television channels.
The inception of World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) in 1952 gave wrestling a very
glamorous connotation. The private company WWE began promoting and making shows in 30
languages for 145 countries across the globe. In U.S alone they reached out to about 13
million viewers. This kind of exposure to wrestling gave it fame, name and money in huge
proportions. Although there are various styles of wrestling, their evolution has concurred with
a popular form of wrestling. Every country has its own variation of wrestling. Aspiring
wrestlers have to undergo years of grueling training until they can they compete
professionally. Although wrestling has undergone dramatic changes since it was first played, it
still remains a competitive sport
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