Acient Greek Wrestling

The first recorded Olympic wrestling match occurred at the Olympic Games in 708 BC. Wrestling was first used for a highly form of Military exercise, but without any weapons. When the Greek played this sport thy covered themselves in olive oil and dirt so it would be easier to grab their opponent. Usually this sport would be held in an arena. <Tab/>The Rules for wrestling were that you couldn't Punch, bite, …

…that wrestlers, big and beefy as they may be, must carry a hanky at all times - a requirement brought in long ago when opponents had to mop up the odd pool of blood. Blood is drawn no longer. Wrestlers must now have manicured fingernails, short or tied-back hair, and their beards must be well established and growing strong by the time they reach the wrestling mat. Stubble is out and street-fighting skills frowned upon.