The International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles (FILA), the governing body of international amateur wrestling, aims to add beach wrestling to the Olympics program. FILA President Raphael Martinetti, who was in Antalya for the First World Beach Wrestling Championships, told the Anatolia news agency that he was pleased with the organization in Antalya, adding: “Beach wrestling has simpler rules than mat wrestling and the matches are more entertaining for the spectators. I am confident of a bright future for beach wrestling. “Martinetti added that they would soon apply to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to recognize beach wrestling as an Olympic sport.
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