Greek wrestling is a form of wrestling that originated in ancient Greece and is still practiced today. It is also known as Greco-Roman wrestling and is one of the oldest and most popular forms of wrestling in the world. Some synonyms for Greek wrestling include classical wrestling, Olympic wrestling, and ancient wrestling. Other related terms include pankration, a combination of wrestling and boxing, and hoplomachia, a form of wrestling that involves weapons. Additionally, many cultures around the world have their own forms of traditional wrestling, such as sumo in Japan, kushti in India, and schwingen in Switzerland.