AL SJR60

Urges the International Olympic Committee to continue wrestling as a core sport of the Summer Olympic Games following a proposal by the Executive Board to eliminate it beginning in 2020, with a final vote scheduled for the September 2013 general assembly.

Emphasizes wrestling's historical significance as one of the original sports in both ancient Greek and first modern Olympic Games.

Highlights that wrestling has been a traditional strength of the United States Olympic team, with 124 medals awarded throughout modern Olympic history.

Notes that wrestling develops character virtues including self-confidence, self-discipline, courage, and sportsmanship, and provides athletic opportunities for athletes of all physical builds, including blind, deaf, and physically handicapped student athletes.

Thanks the United States Olympic Committee for its support of wrestling and urges continued active efforts to maintain Olympic wrestling.