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Wrestling takes a hit with the Olympics (AUDIO)

February 14, 2013 By Bill Scott

Earlier this week, it was announced that the IOC would eliminate one of the Olympic’s original sports, wrestling.

Garrett Lowney / Photo Courtesy of USA Wrestling

Garrett Lowney / Photo Courtesy of USA Wrestling

Depending who you talk to, some feel the decision is a blow for the sport.  Some feel the decision comes be total surprise, yet won’t hurt the sport beyond the Olympics.

Regardless, the decision brought a sharp backlash from wrestling organizations around the world, including the United States.

The decision must still be ratified by the full International Olympic Committee (IOC) in September, giving wrestling some time to try to get that decision overturned.  Wrestling has been featured since the modern games started back in 1896.

The IOC has been encouraged by the way the International Wrestling Federation (FILA) has reacted to the disheartening news.  The vowed to make changes and to fight to be eventually included again in 2020.

Wrestling now joins seven other sports vying for one opening on the 2020 program:  baseball/softball, karate, squash, roller sports, sport climbing, wakeboarding and the martial art of wushu.

The IOC executive board will meet in May to decide which sport or sports to propose for 2020 inclusion.  The final vote will be made at the IOC general assembly in September.

Local reaction

Justin Hull, from our Appleton affiliate WSCO Radio, talked with Garrett Lowney of Freedom for his reaction to the news.  Lowney has outstanding credentials to speak on the decision, winning Bronze on the 2000 Sydney Olympic games and participating in the 2004 Olympic Games as well.

Lowney was a 3-time High School State Champion in Wisconsin (Freedom-2 & Manawa-1).  Lowney is a Big Ten Champion (Minnesota) and a 2-time All-American.

AUDIO: Justin Hull with Garrett Lowney 11:25

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