Use of English. Choose The Correct Variant: Entry Test Grade 9
Use of English. Choose The Correct Variant: Entry Test Grade 9
Use of English. Choose The Correct Variant: Entry Test Grade 9
A wrestler must have many qualities to beat his rivals. He must be strong and very quick.
Then he needs enough strength to tear the rival from the mat and throw him on the floor.
I will tell you about myself. I grew up tall and thin with no great strength in my arms.
Wrestling came into my life when I was 18. I was 188 cm tall and weighed 85 kg and
could not compete with my rivals in strength.
Push-ups were also of great help to me. At first, I could push up only 3 or 4 times, so weak
were my arms! Then 30 times. Interesting enough, if you strengthen your legs, you feel as
if your body has become much lighter. It is a very useful exercise. I also worked with
dumb-bells and weights and threw heavy stones into air. You must combine muscle-
building exercises with long distance running. It is a good relaxation for the arms and back
muscles.
I was considered the strongest heavyweight wrestler in the world. However, I have never
been the biggest among my rivals. I weighed a little over 100 kg but defeated even those
who weighed 120, 150 and 180 kg like the American Chris Taylor whom I threw on the
floor at the 1972 Olympics. If you are strong, you do not fear any rivals! My advice to you
is if you want to be strong, take up physical exercises at once.