Category Archives: Olympic Wrestling

I think congress is wasting its time trying to save Olympic Wrestling.  It has been a dying sport for a long time with little attention on any level, and the recent change in rules by the last Olympic committee diminished the sport even more, upsetting many athletes and coaches alike. I say let it go,…

I would think that Congress has more important things to do.

Every competitive sport is dignified with recognition - although some have criticized the "wrestling" arena, the sport has accomplished a "winning" name in the sports field, not just as a "entertaining" sport - so good luck to those who undertake a campaign for the IOC's 25 core sports inclusion...

Shouldn't they be wrestling with setting the country straight and let the IOC handle sports?

I guess we must have a number of wrestling fans in the US Senate since they are launching a bi-partisan campaign to save  Olympic Wrestling as a core sport. I am all for involving more athletes to get involved with the Olympics.  I wish the US Senate could also launch a bi-partisan campaign to "wrestle…

Don't we have more important things to worry about in this country.  I know Olympic events are important, but really!!!!!!!!!!

I enjoy watching wrestling in the Olympic games and understand it is one of the oldest games in the Olympics, both ancient and modern.  I support those who advocate for the continuation of wrestling to maintain the great tradition of the Olympic games.

FINALLY...a real bipartisan effort! This teamwork could perhaps branch out into something legislatively useful. Inspiring!

While my 17 year old son wrestles, which has been good for him, and Donald Rumsfeld's praise of the sport, I actually, think these guys/gals on Capitol Hill have "bigger fish to fry," than worrying about the Olympics, such as doing the jobs, as outlined in Article 1 Section 7 of the US Constitution, that they were sent…

Distraction from work they should be doing. Wish they'd spend more time reading & defending the Constitution.