New Greco-Roman and freestyle rules passed by FILA (international governing body for wrestling) will be used at all competitions moving forward.
Here is a summary of the new scoring rules:
GRECO-ROMAN
Two 3-minute periods with a 30 second break between periods
Cumulative scoring, not individual period scoring
2 point takedowns
1 point reversal
2 point gut wrenches- hand to hand, across the back, still 2 points
FREESTYLE
Two 3-minute periods with a 30 second break between periods
cumulative scoring
2 point takedowns
1 point reversals
2 point gut wrenches or ankle laces, hand to hand or shoulder.
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For more details on the new rules and how they will be implemented, please read the open letters from MN/USA Wrestling Mat Officials Director Tom Kuisle and United States Wrestling Officials Association President Rick Tucci – New FILA Rules – on the Minnesota/USA Wrestling website.