UWW modifies international Greco-Roman rules, reinstates five-point throw and other changes
Share:
by United World Wrestling
A five-point throw under new UWW Greco-Roman rules. Photo by UWW.
CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (April 30) – United World Wrestling has announced several rule modifications for Greco-Roman wrestling. The decision to implement the reforms comes after several months of testing at the international level. The changes will take effect immediately.
The recent rule revisions are highlighted by increased penalties for illegal actions, clarifications on awarding of points for “push-outs,” the elimination of one-point exposure, and the return of the popular five-point throw.
“These are productive rules alterations and reinforcements,” said United World Wresting president Nenad Lalovic. “We are confident they will create a more technical and beautiful form of the sport. Our Coaches Commission, Referee Commission and Sport department worked well together in overseeing this process.”
“We are also thrilled to give fans back the five-point throw,” added Lalovic.
Click here to read all of the UWW Greco-Roman rule change specifics
CORSIER-SUR-VEVEY, Switzerland (April 30) – United World Wrestling has announced several rule modifications for Greco-Roman wrestling. The decision to implement the reforms comes after several months of testing at the international level. The changes will take effect immediately.
The recent rule revisions are highlighted by increased penalties for illegal actions, clarifications on awarding of points for “push-outs,” the elimination of one-point exposure, and the return of the popular five-point throw.
“These are productive rules alterations and reinforcements,” said United World Wresting president Nenad Lalovic. “We are confident they will create a more technical and beautiful form of the sport. Our Coaches Commission, Referee Commission and Sport department worked well together in overseeing this process.”
“We are also thrilled to give fans back the five-point throw,” added Lalovic.
Click here to read all of the UWW Greco-Roman rule change specifics
Read More#
Who is eligible for Junior or 16U Triple Crowns heading into the U.S. Marine Corps Junior Nationals?
Arujau, Forrest to decide men’s freestyle 61 kg spot on Team USA July 14 in Fargo, N.D.
Huffman wins 8U Triple Crown award; fourteen eligible across three age divisions to win Triple Crown at Kids Nationals in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Michigan Red dominates Ohio Gray, 47–27, to win Junior Women’s National Duals freestyle title
