Wrestling is a sport where two people compete by trying to pin each other to the ground or force each other out of bounds, using holds, throws, and grappling techniques. Unlike boxing or karate, wrestlers don't punch or kick. Instead, they grab, lift, twist, and use their body weight and leverage to control their opponent.

Wrestling is one of humanity's oldest sports, dating back thousands of years to ancient civilizations. The ancient Greeks included wrestling in the original Olympic Games, and it remains an Olympic sport today. Different cultures developed their own wrestling styles: Japanese sumo, Turkish oil wrestling, Mongolian bokh, and others.

Modern competitive wrestling has two main Olympic styles: freestyle and Greco-Roman. In freestyle wrestling, you can use your legs to attack and defend. In Greco-Roman wrestling, you can only use your upper body. Both require incredible strength, balance, strategy, and conditioning. Matches are won by pinning your opponent's shoulders to the mat or by scoring more points through various moves and positions.

As a verb, wrestling means struggling closely with someone or something, using strength and technique. Many schools offer wrestling teams where students learn discipline, perseverance, and respect for opponents.