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IL SR0226
Resolution
Status
Failed
1/13/2015
Primary Sponsor
Martin Sandoval
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AI Summary
- Illinois Senate opposes the International Olympic Committee ruling to exclude freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling from the 25 athletic competitions in the Olympic Games
- The United States has won 124 Olympic medals in wrestling throughout history and relies on the sport as a key component of overall Olympic competitiveness
- Illinois is home to thousands of collegiate and professional wrestling athletes who compete at national and international levels, including the Olympics
- Greco-Roman wrestling has been part of Olympic competition since 1896
- A copy of this resolution shall be delivered to the International Olympic Committee
Legislative Description
IOC - OLYMPIC WRESTLING
Last Action
Session Sine Die
1/13/2015
Committee Referrals
Assignments4/12/2013
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