The history of the Olympic sport: Greco-Roman wrestling as a section of wrestling

This article examines the history of the development of Greco-Roman wrestling from its inception to the present day. The basic rules and features of sparring and competitions are described. Attention is drawn to the positive impact of this sport on the human body. The relevance of the work is due to the fact that Greco-Roman wrestling is a popular sport that thousands of athletes are engaged in. This type of wrestling is included in the program of the Olympic Games, the World Championship, the European Championship. It is concluded that Greco-Roman wrestling is one of the most ancient types of wrestling, which does not lose its relevance to this day. Special attention is also paid to the fact that practicing this sport has a beneficial effect on the general physical development of the human body.