Why Wrestle?

Why Wrestle?
Wrestling prepares a  person  to  fight the game of life. The wrestler is the one athlete that must meet his opponent and do battle completely on his own; no one can substitute. No time outs are  possible.  He  has  no  one  to  check,  screen, block, or assist him in any way. There is no on to  blame  for his  mistakes.  When  he  wins,  he must show  quiet pride and  modesty.  When he loses, the responsibility is his. Wrestling is a true sport. In other sports, when contact is made, they blow the whistle to stop the action. In wrestling, when contact is made, we're just getting started. No  other sport requires more  sacrifice  than wrestling.  The  individual, through  self ­denial, offers more  of his  character than  can  ever be explained  here.  It is something he carries  with him throughout life, and through every trial, test, and tribulation.