1956 Wrestling World Cup Explained

Wrestling World Cup
Year:1956
Host City:Istanbul, Turkey
Dates:25–31 May
Stadium:Mithatpaşa Stadium
Freestyle:8
Greco-Roman:8
Next:1958 Sofia

The 1956 Wrestling World Cup was held on May 25–31 in Istanbul, Turkey, at the Mithatpaşa Stadium, under the auspices of FILA. The attendance of the event was around 20 thousand spectators at the stadium. Freestyle wrestling competition was held from May 25 to May 27, 61 wrestlers from 12 countries participated in the freestyle event. Greco-Roman wrestling competition was held from May 29 to May 31, 89 wrestlers from 16 countries participated in the Greco-Roman event. The team victory in the freestyle event was won by the Turkish National Team, which scored 44 points out of 48 possible, followed by the USSR National Team. The team victory in the Greco-Roman event was won by the USSR team, which scored 39 points. The overall team victory was won by the Soviet Union, therefore the USSR National Team won the World Cup.

Participating teams

The competition was attended by teams of the following states and independent territories: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Egypt, Finland, France, West Germany, Hungary, Iran, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Saarland, Soviet Union, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, Yemen, Yugoslavia. The United States didn't have a team in competition.[1]

Medal summary

Men's freestyle

Flyweight
52 kg
Bantamweight
57 kg
Featherweight
62 kg
Lightweight
67 kg
Welterweight
73 kg
Middleweight
79 kg
Light heavyweight
87 kg
Heavyweight
+87 kg

Men's Greco-Roman

Flyweight
52 kg
Bantamweight
57 kg
Featherweight
62 kg
Lightweight
67 kg
Welterweight
73 kg
Middleweight
79 kg
Light heavyweight
87 kg
Heavyweight
+87 kg

Outstanding Wrestler of the tournament

Sources

News

External links

Notes and References

  1. Associated Press. World Wrestling Test. en. Rochester Democrat and Chronicle. May 28, 1956. 22.