Lalovic tells InsideTheGames that Greco-Roman for women is possible
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by David Owen, Inside the Games
by David Owen, InsidetheGames.biz
Wrestling is exploring the reintroduction of Greco-Roman contests for women, in what could mark a massive step for the cause of gender equality in one of the most physically demanding Olympic sports.
Nenad Lalović, President of United World Wrestling (UWW), told insidethegames in an interview that while it would take time, he hoped a solution could be found.
While the decision would not be wrestling’s alone, it could be feasible for women’s Greco-Roman wrestling medals to be awarded at the 2024 Olympics for which the race for hosting rights is in its early stages.
Tokyo 2020 will, however, come around too soon.
Lalović said: "We have started already to develop Greco-Roman for women.
“It started in the United States recently.
“They have tried to organise seminars.
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Wrestling is exploring the reintroduction of Greco-Roman contests for women, in what could mark a massive step for the cause of gender equality in one of the most physically demanding Olympic sports.
Nenad Lalović, President of United World Wrestling (UWW), told insidethegames in an interview that while it would take time, he hoped a solution could be found.
While the decision would not be wrestling’s alone, it could be feasible for women’s Greco-Roman wrestling medals to be awarded at the 2024 Olympics for which the race for hosting rights is in its early stages.
Tokyo 2020 will, however, come around too soon.
Lalović said: "We have started already to develop Greco-Roman for women.
“It started in the United States recently.
“They have tried to organise seminars.
Click here to read entire InsideTheGames article
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