Olympic Wrestling in Danger: Fighters, Wrestlers React
Here’s a sampling of the reactions:
Banning wrestling in the Olympics goes way beyond the event itself. It will affect this amazing sport at every level! #SaveOlympicWrestling
— Kenny Florian (@kennyflorian) February 12, 2013
Absolutely shocked by the decision by the IOC to drop wrestling after the 2020 games. Let's get it back!!! @espn @nbcsports #Olympics
— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) February 12, 2013
Why was Olympic wrestling dropped? Well look at this huge crowd at the US National Championships!!! twitter.com/heathlsims/sta…
— Heath Sims (@heathlsims) February 12, 2013
Flood IOC Executive Members with POSITIVE letters on why wrestling should be a part of Olympics.Names & address here: caelsanderson.com/latest-news/ca…
— Cael Sanderson (@caelsanderson) February 12, 2013
Wrestling has had a profound effect on my life. It being removed from the Olympics breaks my heart :( twitter.com/CarlaEsparza1/…
— Carla Esparza (@CarlaEsparza1) February 12, 2013
I can't even fathom how the IOC could even THINK of dropping wrestling. It's the oldest spot in the game! #SaveOlympicWrestling
— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) February 12, 2013
So no more wrestling at the Olympics games ?!?!?!? Totally insane and stupid decision !#oldestsportintheworld #history
— patrick cote (@patrick_cote) February 12, 2013
I wake up i get phone call from my agents @pagemagen he tell me no more wrestling in the Olympics it break my heart forever
— The Iron Sheik (@the_ironsheik) February 12, 2013
The IOC removing wrestling from the Olympics is very disturbing. What do people think WAS the original olympic sport? Disgusting suits!!!
— Pat Miletich (@patmiletich) February 12, 2013
My heart is broken. I cant believe wrestling has been removed from the Olympics.
— chad mendes (@chadmendes) February 12, 2013
I'm just sitting here contemplating the negative effect the elimination of wrestling from the Olympics will have on our society. #wrestling
— Dave Camarillo(@DaveCamarillo) February 12, 2013
#SaveOlympicWrestling has a Facebook page now. Could be helpful as hub to share info/spark collective action: facebook.com/pages/Save-Oly…
— Luke Thomas (@SBNLukeThomas) February 12, 2013
