Friday, May 23, 2025

World Wrestling Day


World Wrestling Day commemorates the first Greco-Roman wrestling world championships held on May 23, 1904 in Vienna, Austria.

Today, World Wrestling Day is used as a time to celebrate and promote all styles of amateur wrestling around the world.

The month of May is regarded as “World Wrestling Month”

On May 23, 1904, competitors from 5 surrounding countries participated in the inaugural Greco-Roman World Championship held in Vienna, Austria.

The host country, Austria, was heavily represented, accounting for 19 out of 26 total competitors, while Demark, Germany, Hungary, and Bohemia also brought representatives.

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